The thing was, Margaery had never provoked the demon. Caedra murdered her with no provocation at all. To Curufin's mind, this is very likely the model for future behavior. He has no solution for the problem, though he has attempted to make human contact with Caedra himself, in hopes of getting a clue as to what might motivate her to stop killing -- assuming that there is even a ghost of a chance that this might be possible. In the service of the community, he will leave no stone unturned. And as for the disagreement between Ignis and Maglor, he hasn't got a solution for that, either, or even a mitigation. But perhaps in time, solutions will be deliberately devised or will grow out of everyone's attempts. Curufin can see from Ignis' manner that he doesn't wish to discuss any of this further, and so the Elf refrains.

But back to the piers, which are a much more easily solved problem. And one that needs attention now, as Ignis indicates.

"I agree. The simplest plan is best. The structures need to be built solidly and the piles sunk deep. That way, the possibility of storm damage is lessened and if there is any later, it will be easier to repair."

He quickly finishes the last sketch and adds in some measurements. These several drawings show different views of a very basic design, a walkway carried on partially-sunk columns, with tie rails and cleats for tie-ups and mooring.

"What do you think?"