An appreciation for fine work in matters of cuisine as well as smithing.

They can't let the cooks feel neglected. 

Otherwise they might come hunt their little group down.

They are the most consistently armed crafters.

To dinner then, before they become it.

"You have interesting people here."

"Most of the boring ones have sailed west already."

"A fact I've never doubted."

"I'm sure."

"You should come East with me, someday."

"Someday, perhaps."

"Open to one more?"

"I would be, certainly."

"If Celebrimbor puts in a recommendation."

"Consider it done."

Laugh. "Good to know you still have taste."

"If I ever lost that, please put me on a boat west as gently as possible."

"Nah. I'd drag you under the mountain for some reeducation."

"I'm not sure there'd be enough of me left to reeducate at that point."

"The best crafters can recreate what's been broken."

"Going to build me a new personality of chipped ceramic and gold?"

"If that's my only option. But I'd prefer you whole, start to finish."

"As would I."

"Many would. You're a delightful person."

"Thank you. I do appreciate appreciation."