Faramir catches the meaning of the name, and his eyebrow raises with sad amusement more than curiosity. "That is appropriate, for this place; we could all be named thus."

But he is too courteous to press for the story behind the choice of a pseudonym, however interesting the story must be, and turns the conversation back towards the other topic, difficult as it is. "Alas, you are right. My father is but lately deceased, and I am not yet in the habit of claiming his title. Nor have I taken up his duties, for until being drawn here I was in the care of the healers." His mouth quirks. "For that, at least, I must be thankful to our unknown kidnappers; I arrived in better shape than I left. Though that only makes me all the more impatient to return."