[ he doesn't want to fight. he remind himself of that.

(he is not one who has things hidden from him; gaps in his understanding needle at him. stop. draw back. you're not entitled to the little things she hides in the shadows.)

he looks, briefly, to the floor rather than at her. ]

And I... offer sanctuary.

[ don't do it, thranduil.

he exhales.]

Do I risk repeating her folly if we speak about the mundane workings of Skyhold, or recent events, or are those topics safe?