[ He considers - he should go out, he knows. The Noldor lead from the front, they always have. But this is not his home, and these are not his people. And if it's building they need... ]

My lord is doubtless aware of my building project. If you think this is the more urgent, I can set aside the homes for the moment and focus on the walls. I confess though, that I have not worked with this... "dragonglass" before. I have considerable experience in building for siege.