But the dwarves focused more on welcoming those elf friends. They approached, revealed their identities, and then enthusiastically led the riders to the guest room. The elves were somewhat surprised by this sudden welcome; although they had heard of the dwarves' reputation for hospitality, to be welcomed as elves? Simply not falling into the longstanding disputes caused by history and tradition was enough to please them immensely.
This might be because, after experiencing the pain of losing loved ones, the dwarves better understood the value of friendship. Those arguments about art forms now seemed trivial.
