Given Alastor looked like a stiff breeze could snap him in two, not surprising that Maedhros had grossly underestimated him.

Alastor gave a bit of a bow. "Then I'll be back momentarily!"

He disappeared into the darkness. It was for the best that the elf couldn't see what he was doing. At least it was quick...though it might lead one to wonder if nightmares could have nightmares of their own.