He is free of the physical marks of what had befallen him over his long previous years, but his soul is not so lucky. His guilt is so heavy that he expects it will crush him.

But not if Maglor needs him. He cannot hurt him again.

"I'm sorry." he gathers him into a tight embrace, shaking, "No. Your dreams are not within my scope to fulfill. I am real, Kano." his brow furrows, "Can you not hear me?"