Words of Wisdom by AdmirableMonster

Aha (Rage)

“Can you imagine a rage so all-consuming it could set the entire world aflame in its wake?” 

“Why would I wish to?”

“You’re being deliberately difficult.”

“I’m trying to have tea, Lendalwed.”  But he gentled his words with a self-deprecating gesture.  “You’re trying to write about Fëanor’s death again?”

The young scholar pulled a face, then nodded.  “I just don’t understand it, I suppose.  I mean—he was hurt, I know that, but I can’t imagine being so angry you’d curse all the Valar stood for.”

Salgant’s face closed a little. “That’s for the best, I think,” he said mildly.