"Maedhros has gone out hunting." Maglor says first as he steps further into the kitchen, in an entirely neutral tone of voice. "He was... most displeased that his personal belongings had been raided." He notes with pleasure how Elros lifts his head to watch him and stands his ground rather than run. Good/.

"It took us near two hours to clear the corridor, and so I dismissed Cook and the others who helped us early." Thus explaining the quiet of the castle. "They had worked very hard to help us, after all. As a result, there is no supper tonight, as you can see."