Tauriel was silent. To return could be dangerous but, moreso, it could be painful. But then again, was it not tenfold for Fili? Did she not owe it to him and her own sense of security to do as he asked?

But of course, there were things to consider. Matters she had to handle delicately. The line of Durin had fallen back home, and she was unaccustomed to discussing someone's death with them - especially if she wasn't sure whether they were aware of it or not. "Are you..." she stopped, then tried again. "I stay within this place because I cannot yet face the world through my own door. To search there for Kili would be folly. I would be glad to seek him out, but we must find another door."