His brother looked just as he had before burning away. On one hand it helped, but on the other it hurt. As if what happened after meant nothing.

Maglor drew himself to his full height, though it was nothing on his brother's. The old pain resurfaced, fierce and bright, but cold as his voice reflected. "It has been several Ages since you died." Since he'd been left behind, and he'd promised himself to stay in the shadows so he couldn't be abandoned like that ever again.