[ Let's hear it for icing on the cake! Curufin would be glad to know that things have been good for Kate. ]

Nope.

[ He can't help grinning at that stern look, which he knows well comes from concern. It's likewise nice to be someone who can evoke that amused reaction from her. ]

I thought I was going to go crazy, not only staying inside but staying in bed. [ Of all the outrageous ideas!!! ] My family were preoccupied with a whole slew of Guard shifts and other duties, so I sneaked out. I do this from time to time. [ He also sneaked out of the Clinic after two days, bad bad Curufin! ]

So how have you been, Kate?