[A gesture that eases the tension from his shoulders just a bit more.]

Oh, yes they were quite civil towards me as well... [He trails off, lost in a particularly worrisome thought if his current expression is anything to go by.

Hearing the subtle click of Thranduil's locket opening brings him back, a curious sparkle in his eye now aimed at the contraption.]

Does it work? Can you really... communicate through it like they said?