Rite of Passage

“Ela, elves do not pierce their ears.  It is just not done.”

    “Why not?  I think Lady Seldala would look beautiful with earrings.”

    “It is just not done.  Elves do not pierce their ears.”

    “You mentioned that.  Well, then if I am only half Elven, then I will get the Indrel half pierced.  That way, I
will offend no one.”

    Elrond sat back.  “Are you sure this is what you want?”

    “Yes.  Dorga said that the human healer in the village could do it.  It is safe.  He does it for the others.”

    “And if I say no?” he asked.