Oh, but that was definitely cheating! Ecthelion was sorely tempted to stop the music after that teasing dance brought his husband to him. But with the care taken to avoid disrupting the flute from his lips, he got the hint to keep playing.

It didn't stop the love from shining in his eyes. And there was a pause long enough for him to lean in to steal a kiss, since Glorfindel was so near, their steps moving in tandem as the music resumed. A note of encouragement is added, along with laughter in pale eyes and expectation for whatever reward he'd get.