fic rec: The Wisdom of Isildur

The Wisdom of Isildur by Marnie (The Silmarillion Writers' Guild; also on AO3 under the name Potboy as archived from Henneth Annûn)
Fandom: The Silmarillion
Pairing/Characters: Celeborn, Elrond
Rating: General
Words: 3151

Author's summary: After Gil-Galad's death, Elrond and Celeborn talk power, allegiances and rings.
Author's warnings: None
Additional tags: Akallabêth/Last Alliance, General, Engaging gap-filler, AU/reinterpretation, Surprising reversals, Culture(s), Explores obscure facts, Politics, Fills plot hole(s), Family Dynamics

Quote:
"Gil-Galad is dead," Elrond said, in a calm, strong voice, "And it was all in vain. Isildur wears the Ring of Power. On a chain around his neck for now, though how long that will last, I cannot guess."
At his shoulder, Glorfindel dismounted and Erestor came forward to speak to him. Between them the seneschals began the arduous task of seeing that all the warriors were quartered and eased as suited their valour and weariness.
"These tidings I have already heard," said Celeborn, with an edge of ice in his tone, and the light of his eyes chill.