Oh, like dilly dallying—[ That's probably not helpful. ]—pointlessly running around, wasting my time. I’d have to quit my job if I wanted to devote myself to chasing after every elf who wishes to join with a human. [ She's not sure why, they aren't that special. ]

I understand the concept of being with one person for life. With a life as long as yours, I can see how that would create...complications. [ She studies her fork thoughtfully for a moment. ] How old is Lady Vauquelin, if I may ask?