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ILLEK (He hugs her firmly) "Do not weep, my Princess. I could never think that such a one as you could possibly love a man like me. I fear that you are right, a love affair between a silver one such as you describe and a half-elf would be doomed at the beginning." (He releases her and takes her streaming face in his hand) "Perhaps like a love between a wandering elf and a princess, fated to rule her land. And, do not think me wonderful! I have done things that freeze my own blood when I think on them. But, I vow before the Leaflord, Rillifane Rallathil, that I will see you safe back with your friends. More than that we need not decide right now, I think. So, dry your eyes and enjoy the sight of the river and the forest on this fine day!"
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