[He honestly can't think of anyone else. And Martin is outside of that distinction; Martin is not his friend, Martin is his -- not his child, exactly, but certainly not his friend. Something else entirely.
Well, [If that's the right of it, and she's not entirely convinced if only because elves are drama queens in the general sense though his reasons are justified:] I've spent more than a few years of my life alone, and I've got to say-- grossly optimistic as it may sound-- it's never too late to start over.
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He shakes his head.]
I'm afraid it is. The distinction is yours alone.
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