[ Legolas, in turn, flinches away from the noise, but all too soon he is laughing and responding in kind, that is with video. He's holding the phone at the right distance at least, so his voice carries well and his face shows in full. ]

Not so loud, nor so close! [ A beat, then he can't help but tease. ] Though it is fascinating how much larger your nose seems right now, did it grow since the last time we have spoken?

Or perhaps it is the going of this device's magicks?