"Youth are resilient. He has endured loss, yes, but he isn't so entrenched in what was that it will be impossible to move on, however it happens." And Cullen has a fair point, about the freedom a lack of title would bring. She smiles wryly a little at that; it's not as though an elf would ever be able to tell for themselves.

Observing them, she laughs softly. "I have something you can give them both, if you like! But ask Garahel to shake, first. He knows better."