I have been truly blessed. And this is not the first time I've been blessed with the help of a brave friend. *squeezes her hand and gives her a meaningful look, as he thinks of one certain Gamgee daughter challenging the Valar on his behalf, while Melkor held him in chains*

*gives her a wondering look as she mentions her stomach and connects that with her slight hesitation, nods* Oh, that's grand that you will bring her! I can't wait to see her again. But I'm glad to have you here free of guardian duties for a while, so I don't have to fight with such adorable competition for time with you. How does it feel to be back in Middle-earth?

((He has! (-; It's taken time to get all his Happy faces out, and they so much more become him than Angst Face.(-; ))