"...I guess so."

'The last time you properly communicated yourself to her, it turned out in your favor, did it not?'

"It's hard to - accept, that it'll always go that way."

'It may not. You are two different people, and some conflicts are inevitable. But better to know ahead of time and be able to reach a compromise or route around the issue than hit the proverbial pocket of bad gas and completely collapse the relationship, yes?'

"...Probably."

'It is, in the end, your choice.'

She nods. 

"I'll talk to her."

Pleased ring.

Smile. 

"But in the meantime..." More magic nerdery!

The ring is very cooperative in this endeavor. (It seems to have achieved its primary objectives for this excursion.)

And, some time later, Domhildr goes to see Celebrimbor. 

"Hello, dear."

"Hello, darling." Soft kiss.

Kiss.

"How are you doing?"

"Well - and better now that I can see your face." Flirty grin, that then fades a little. "Though... I realized there's some serious conversations we should probably have..."

"Potentially ominous." She tugs Domhildr into her lap. "Tell me what troubles you."

Snuggle! 

"...So while I was talking to Precious, I had a - reckless but very tempting idea. And I didn't intend to go through with it, but Precious pointed out that if I did, and if I got seriously harmed, and if she was involved - she thought you might retaliate against her and Annatar."

Thoughtful hum.

"That would depend on the nature of the accident... but the idea is certainly in line with some of my family's historical behavior."

"You're you. Not your family."

"True. But I do know I harbor that inclination toward vengeance."

Nod and snuggle. 

" - I wouldn't want you to take revenge on someone else for something that was my decision. If someone lied to me, and I decided under false pretenses - sure. But I'm my own person. I decide whether to risk myself."

"...Since you ask it of me. I will respect your wishes and restrain myself to the best of my ability. But I can promise this only in contracts I know you entered willingly."

Soft kiss. 

"And I'll tell you before I do anything reckless."

"Please do."

"Dare I ask what temptingly reckless idea brought this about?"

Giggle. 

"We might have been talking about how it's a pity Precious doesn't have a body of her own..."