All creatures have desires. Some a little less practical than others. [hobbits, he's heard, will hoard just about anything and everything. maybe they really do have a use for 3 tea sets though. big families.]

A friend! That is a good thing to hear indeed. [he definitely sounds delighted. maybe that's odd, but dad can always use more friends, and he trusts his father's judge of character...... for the most part.] May I know the name of my father's friend, or shall I guess?

Is it.... [some off-side whispering. maybe a muffled laugh and someone being shushed.] ...Might it be Solas, I wonder?

[he absolutely is not cheating.]