So that's why he was red in the face when I arrived. [A mild groan and a shake of his head.]

At least it's only the two of you who heard. And Celebrimbor. And Elrond.

[And the rest of the city, if they ever thought to care. But that was a lot less of a hassle than, say, all the cousins and his siblings and Certain Uncles Who Shall Remain Nameless could provide.]

You aren't intruding, really. You're his brother. That you're fine with it means a great deal.

[And as his own siblings' responses would have ranged from apoplectic to outrageous teasing, the comparative restraint isn't half bad.]