*even considering Idril, still has difficulty fathoming that anyone could be this naïve*
*is still holding his glass as he sits down again but only belatedly remembers to sip from it* *sounding wholly unimpressed* Of course she didn't tell you, Anairë. She didn't tell anyone. She takes better care of me than I do of her. Do you have the faintest idea how much trouble we she could be in if word got out to the wrong people? I will always do what I can to protect her but do try to be realistic.
*does not add "for once" but only because he doesn't need to*