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WHERE THE STARS MEET THE SEA

Elendil & Estrid, Isildur/Estrid - Comfort, Fluff

During one sleepless night on the shores of Armenelos several weeks after her arrival in Númenor, Estrid meets a certain sea captain.

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“Do you come here often?” was all she could manage. He nodded, although she noticed the flicker of sadness in his eyes. “I used to come here almost every night for months.” He looked like he wished to say more, but decided against it, his expression hardening again. “I’m surprised I haven’t seen you around here before,” he added, peering at her with curiosity. I’ve been away for some time,” she said. “I arrived back only a few weeks ago, from Middle Earth.” There was a sudden shift in his expression. “My son also returned from there not too long ago.” Her eyes widened and there was a brief pause, both of them coming to a slow realization. “You’re Isildur’s father,” she gasped softly. Although there was still a slight puzzlement on the man's face, he nodded. "Elendil,” he added, although he was still trying to piece everything together. "How do you –" “He is my – I'm his…” she trailed off, clearing her throat. “I’m his…friend.”