[It's a wonder they haven't developed a Pavlovian response to him.

She considers that last statement for a moment. As a half-elf, she'll live much longer than any human. But he has already lived more than double her lifespan. Long enough, indeed...

While she can't say that she entirely likes the way he accepts that, she offers no argument.]

...Once you've recovered, perhaps you should have a doctor assess your health. I doubt you've had a check-up anytime recently. [Or ever.]