west of the moon, east of the sun

Fandom: Tolkien
Rating: Teen
Characters: Elwing, Nienna
Warnings: There's some description of Elwing remembering her leap into the sea and her expectation that she wouldn't survive it.
Summary: Three of the Sons of Feanor have returned to Aman, and Elwing's not coping well.
Note: Written for the SWG Zinger prompt: "I never forget a face, but in your case, I'll make an exception." (No clear attribution.)

AO3 / SWG

Ah, world, what lessons you prepare for us,
even in the leafless winter,
even in the ashy city.
I am thinking now
of grief, and of getting past it…
- "Starlings in Winter," by Mary Oliver

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