[She takes the glass with a quiet thanks, letting him sit beside her. Unlike him, she's dressed more like a squire, with leggings and a tunic that only fits well enough to be used in practice and little else. It's one of two she has from home, a comfort and familiar.

Elissa takes a moment to slide her own shoes and socks off, giving the impression that she truly isn't going to leave, not unless he asks it of her. The question makes her shift a little.]

I had thought so too, truth be told.

[She will disappear to parts unknown and he... Will she just leave him alone?]

But I thought it would be more cruel to say something, to give you an idea and then not have anything come of it. I kept quiet. I still think it's selfish of me. [She shakes her head.] But I thought that I would regret not saying anything more should either of us disappear.