Thank you very much, Oshun!

I am glad that you find the themes of my story resonate with you and your feelings in the present situation!

I am aware, of course, that generally you prefer to think of the Feanorians in that period as being better off and also Maedhros feeling rather better than he does here.

But it is good to know that this ficlet spoke to you, at this time, nevertheless!

Maedhros is not eating enough; it's not just about breakfast. It's partly because of his struggle with depression and partly because of wanting the two kids especially, and everyone else, also, to have a larger share of what is available.

Narye is going to make sure that Elrond gets lots of baked goods with cinnamon, later in Rivendell! But I really appreciate that you wanted to give him a taste of cinnamon right away! Deliveries to Beleriand from the South have been disrupted for quite some time, since before Elrond's birth, even, as Cirdan's attention has had to be focused elsewhere.

Yes. They are keeping each other going, not just the brothers each other, but the whole remaining group who have come so far with them. (And even the children, now.)

It is a real comfort.

But not quite an unmixed blessing. Because of course the brothers are aware that they have led the rest into this situation.

Thank you very much!

I am really you glad you like the dynamics!