I love the eerieness of it -- the "not all is as it seems", with Celebrimbor seeing Annatar in different ways, and having a different response to each of them. Seeing him asleep; seeing him as a Maiar; seeing him naked, but in an Elf body. The uncanny valley nature of it all was perfectly described. Very evocative moment with a sense of dread right behind the light. Lovely!

Beautiful scene, though I like that hint of eeriness, also.  It reminds me of the art of Finrod glowing while Beren is trying to sleep lol.  Wonderful. <3

I'm not surprised you were influenced by the 'death' meaning - this is so atmospheric, and layered. Celebrimbor's light for reading a horror novel being provided by the cause of all his future horrors... :(  I really enjoyed reading it!

Oooh! What an unusual take on the prompt. I enjoyed this little view of this pair.