2. Elrond
It is a sorry state of affairs when a father cannot be happy on his children's wedding day and for the love of my children I am determined to forget the future and simply enjoy the happiness of this day.
Glorfindel has been treading lightly around me lately, hovering without trying to be seen to. Both him and Erestor have taken on a larger workload to spare me and I wonder how long it shall last. While Glorfindel is exceedingly loyal and kind hearted he has never been one to allow me to wallow for long which is why I am surprised at his prolonged silence.
"Peredhil I know you face much grief ahead and the thought of losing your children is an open wound but this is their day and I will not allow you to dampen their joy so stop moping and be happy for them." Glorfindel burst into the room and began lecturing him only stopping when Elrond began to laugh.
"What may I ask is so funny?" The Balrog Slayer asked.
"I was just wondering how long it would take for you to speak up." Elrond answered trying to hold back his smirk at his friend's dangerous look.
"So you admit the truth of my words?" Glorfindel asked and Elrond nodded.
"While I dispute that I was ever moping I also came to the conclusion that I would not ruin their day."
"I am happy to hear that. Now let's finish getting you ready so you can go and talk to Arwen while I check on the twins." Glorfindel said briskly with a cheerful smile on his face once again as he moved behind Elrond and began braiding his hair.
"Thank you Glor, I don't know what we would ever do without you." Elrond said gratefully reaching up to squeeze his friend's hand.
"Drive Erestor mad and run Imladris into the ground." Glorfindel joked but squeezed Elrond's hand in return to let him know his thanks had been heard.
"Oh Glorfindel don't forget to give the twins these." Elrond handed him three broaches and Glorfindel looked at him curiously.
"Who is the third for?" He asked.
"Estel of course, he may be King of Gondor now but he is still part of the Royal family of Imladris." Elrond declared with pride shining in his eyes and Glorfindel knew all would be well.
They parted ways and Elrond went to see Arwen and talk to her before the ceremony. While he may never accept the loss of his children he would not deny them the peace and happiness they deserved.