I thought that Ecthelion should figure something out since he wasn't going to solve the mystery, so I gave him the romantic insight and Glorfindel the dutiful one.

I'm glad you enjoyed my depiction of them. I prefer to write both of them as bickering buddies, since I think that level of comfort with one another reveals much about the depth of feeling between them.

Aredhel was and is a tragic figure, but she's also the mistress of her own downfall, so don't feel too bad for her. ;)

Thank you so much for seeking this out, and I hope you and your family had a very Happy New Year!

All my best,
-G. ;D