[Oh, this boy. This boy. She thinks she can see why Adra took this boy in a little; why he loves him so much. This child is good, and would try to do good in this world, so far from his own.

And he's hurting so. She barely has to do a thing. ]

You'd be surprised, how many have, or have tried to in the past.

[She says it calmly, meeting his eyes with hers. He looks close to tears. The addiction is a scary thing, a menace for elves, truly.]

But I will stop you. If it's too much, I will.

...you're shaking.

[She says it as if she's noticed it for the first time, and she gives his hands a little tug.]

Come. We'll find somewhere to sit, and this way-it'll be better for the both of us. I'll keep you and everyone else safe. You have my word.