It is of no consequence, and I take no offense. [ His tone is dismissive, even flatter than usual. ] As I said - it is hardly admirable.

[ You just can't keep your opinions to yourself. Is that why Kimmuriel has no friends?

You say that as if it matters.

That conversation had only been a few years ago. Barely anything in his lifespan's reckoning. But some small part of it had wedged under his skin, even so.

At the memory - and of the conversation he's having right now - he just sort of leans back on the bench a bit and rubs his temple. ]

It is better to be a young fool than an old one, at the very least. [ Do long lifespans make you less prone to stupid fuckups? Absolutely not. ]