[ the look he gives thranduil is startled for a moment, then slightly odd, until he finally seems to realize that the blond is joking. ] I haven't much innocence left to desire, even were you so inclined. [ he's also not in the habit of allowing strangers to touch him, even when it's innocent. still.. how lonely it must be, to be here essentially alone, surrounded by well-meaning, ignorant children. he supposes it wouldn't hurt to make himself a little more approachable.. at least for a fellow--if foreign--elf.

at last, he nods, short and decisive. ] If you wish it. .. Preferably not while I'm in full armour.

[ it seems too militaristic for an act that thranduil says is social.

at last--at last!--the faintest, barest hint of humour flickers across the amber eyes, and is gone again. ] Ah.. yes. Somehow, I doubt he'd appreciate such a comment. [ though he can well imagine the look on his face if he did share it. ] I shall hope that he'll make a little time for me, then.