I.." Legolas opened his mouth to begin to explain, but the Man merely shook his hand off and proceeded without giving him another glance. The pain in his heart was stirring, threatening to overwhelm him. It was clear that Aragorn had passed his judgment and would not hear his explanations. Immobilized by the maelstrom of emotions swelling inside him, the Elf watched as the ranger disappeared with the Hobbits. As they moved out of range of his senses, Legolas gave a soft cry as his grief consumed him and succumbed to the beckoning darkness.