Delays (Apologetic Kiss)
Elrond knew that Celebrían hated the fact that he had still not asked for her hand in marriage. But war broke out and Gil-galad planned a campaign against Sauron. And who knew what could happen then?
"Why don't you marry me now?" Celebrian demanded to know.
"I don't want to leave you a grieving widow," he declared once again.
"I would mourn anyway. I want only you and no one else, can't you understand that?"
"I do." He was desperate. "Soon, Celebrían, soon. I promise." He kissed her apologetically, knowing she wasn't satisfied.