[ Aro's voice stays steady and thoughtful, but he's frowning. ]

Given that it conceals part of their history, I'm not surprised that's how they feel.

[ Anyone would feel like that - and if it was the truth, even in part, he doubts the other side would be very keen to admit to it. Aro sighs.

Elves are persecuted here. I've not been here long at all, but even I can see that. Perhaps reminding people of a time when they were allies could do something to combat that.