My Lord Elrond called forth a council, of which Lord Legolas was in attendance as a representative of your king. I uncertain if I am permitted to say much more, but I can say that it was a matter of great importance to all of Middle-earth.

[He begins to look a bit anxious, recalling the recent events. Knowing the danger that the quest presented to them all was enough to set Lindir over the edge... which is how he ended up here, of course.]

...When you return you may find your prince still away.