Suddenly Tauriel was glad she had come here when she did. She had nothing against Lindir and hoped that her presence soothed him even if it was only a little, but she was infinitely glad that she had not ended up like him. An insular shut in, hesitant to venture beyond the comforts of what was immediately at hand.

"I'm sure that with some time away you will find your ease here. It might take you some time, but I am sure you will find something to take your mind off Arda. "