[It will be a while before he notices he grabbed and hugged Sauron like he was any old elf Adar had once been fond of, though the thought may well haunt him when he does. Especially given that they were not yet alone.
He looks at Sauron when he speaks again, nodding.]
Of course, my lord. [he could not be safer with anyone else save for Sauron. The child did not yet have a name and yet Adar would gladly kill anyone who tried to harm him.] I am at your service. [Is he talking to Sauron or the babe? Only Eru knows. He does disentwine himself at least to allow Sauron to go without having to shrug him off. Adar's attention on the babe, to whom he coos softly as his little hands grasp at Adar's fingers.]
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He looks at Sauron when he speaks again, nodding.]
Of course, my lord. [he could not be safer with anyone else save for Sauron. The child did not yet have a name and yet Adar would gladly kill anyone who tried to harm him.] I am at your service. [Is he talking to Sauron or the babe? Only Eru knows. He does disentwine himself at least to allow Sauron to go without having to shrug him off. Adar's attention on the babe, to whom he coos softly as his little hands grasp at Adar's fingers.]