It's fine, I don't think many people have met elves here. I've heard about Christmas, but we're not quite that small. Just.. well. [ a pause as he tries to decide on a word, then cautiously: ] Slight? I suppose. [ another pause, then he mentally shrugs and flips on the video, sitting back in his chair. ] So, here I am. [ he flips his braid back over his shoulder, grinning teasingly. ] The most elegant of mortal creatures.

[ anyway, onto more important things-- like making food for a living. ] That, Ser, is one of several circuitous ways to earn declarations of everlasting friendship.