( It pleases her to witness his pleased expression; now certain she has made the right decision, her next sampling of the wine is much larger. )

Indeed ( she begins, placing the glass down on her desk again ) Honestly, I cannot even begin to imagine what it must feel like to be separated from your own world and brought to Thedas, especially in the current political climate. Whatever little I can do to help, I will.

( She tilts her head at the basket Thranduil has brought with him. ) May I ask what it is you have there?