The very same, indeed, though he has been long gone from Drabwurld, similarly my father is no longer here.

[ The first hint of sadness to enter his voice, especially deep and grievous with the recent knowledge of what becomes of those who disappear and leave behind a powerless shard. ]

The details of their agreement have been kept secret from me! I have not known of it at all until the armour has been set and ready for wear.

[ There must have been a payment of a sort involved, he's certain of it, or at the very least payment for the resources used. Anything else? How it came to be at all and why, Legolas didn't know. ]