[And come Meallan does. He doesn't waste much time with preparing - there isn't much left to prepare after the fire after all - and heads over to where Koltira is waiting.

He gives the other elf a smile as he gets closer and stops short of touching the rock, mindful of the ice.]

I know you don't think I need to, but I do still owe you an apology. I thought I knew more about your situation than you did, and it meant I put both of us in a situation we wouldn't have been otherwise.

So... if it's all right with you, Koltira, I'd like to actually start listening to what you need and what you know works for yourself now. If you need me to leave you alone, I can accept that. But I'd like to be there for the times when you might need someone like me. Even if it's just to listen.