I do have some idea of your sleeping habits, dear. [Honestly, he just couldn't think up another punishment he was comfortable with threatening, even as a joke.]

I have never feared you; I never shall. But you and Makalaure have enough troubles to be dealing with without all the Inquisition knowing our story. [For now, at least, Fingon thinks the Inquisition the best of bad options for them. He'd rather not endanger their access to its resources and information if he doesn't have to.]

Sometimes it does. [Fingon wasn't there, so he'll cheerfully leave Elros to judge. Here, though... damn it, they do deserve a good punching don't they?]

The Inquisition will tell you not to react when you hear those comments. That these are frightened and ignorant people, and that all you will do is frighten them more and make them angry on top of it.

[A sigh.] It's not an invalid point, from their perspective. They have to concern themselves with the politics of these realms. If you want my advice, though... don't neglect your judgment, Elros. But there is no reason to let them think you are ashamed of who you are.

[Sending a small smile to Maglor; no, silly, you are not becoming invisible. It's not healthy.] I am technically your king, remember? It would be my duty to protect you, even if you were not family.

[Shaking his head] I haven't been harmed, you need not fear. And the worst thing to attack Russandol was a sea monster.