"This is stupid," she says mournfully, clinging to your side. "I look awful. I tried my best to hide my scar, and now I have to wear this godawful dress to this stupid celebration because otherwise I'll seem ungrateful."

"You look great."

The elf tucks her short brown hair behind one ear - the unscarred one - and sighs. "Sorry. You're just the only one I know here. I shouldn't cling to you like you're my mother and I'm hiding behind your skirts. I'm just glad you agreed to go with me."