"I see. Well, I do know that when a human and an elf are concerned, the process is rather quicker. Three times has it happened that a elf maid fell in love with a human man, and gave up the immortal life of her, and my, people. It is a very rare thing, and when it is done, some the the normal traditions do not apply."
He smiled over at her, glad to explain these things. It was nice, he thought, to speak of these things that, on his world, everyone already knew. She brought such an interesting energy to everything she did or said.
"Lady, you have a lovely name. Giselle... in my language, 'El' means star. So you are a lovely star." He nodded decisively at her. In his land, all names had meaning, so he was happy that hers did now, as well. He listened carefully to her next question.
"My Lady, I rarely allow myself to become troubled by something I cannot prevent. As well, I understand that there are vampires here. Do they not have eternal life, as well? I think I shall never be alone. And perhaps, someday, this planet will grow bored of me and move me somewhere else. That would be a great adventure."
Then, it was his turn to listen to her, and he did, intently. Though he loved being the storyteller, he also loved listening to stories equally.
"We have many of the same interests, my lady, for I sing and dance as well. I do not know what this shopping thing you speak of is, however." He tilted his head to the side as she kept going. "Pizza? Hot dogs? These are strange things, indeed. New York must be a bizarre land, indeed."