Songbird,
You seem like you need a hug. I'm not sure if elves even do that — physical contact, that is, even if well-intentioned — so I will give you this rabbit instead. It is fully house trained and does not gnaw on anything that is not hay or carrots.
Additionally (and do not tell Lord Elrond! ‘tis I am telling in confidence to your ears only!) the rabbit has also been schooled in moderate psychological warfare. With a mere command, it well quietly sneak off in the direction it is pointed to and hide/chew/misplace the belongings of a person of your choosing. Not a single soul would suspect a thing – just look at the culprit. Look at the fluff, the eyes, the snoot? Is such a creature capable of evil? Of course not. The mere thought is ludicrous.
Now onto our favorite topic — gossip! I heard Glorfindel complain of several pairs of his favourite slippers having gone missing. Paradoxically, it happened right after he had been caught pilfering contraband fruit preserves from the kitchens. Karma, I s’pose.
Oh, before I forget: the rabbit's name is Gorgon. Isn't she cute? 🥺 She loves being petted — that will surely do a wonderfully for lowering your stress levels.
*clutches my pearls dramatically*
Oh, my dear, ahem Boop le Snot, this is precisely the kind of life-saving intervention I desperately needed!!!
A house-trained rabbit? Gorgon, is it?
A psychological warfare expert in bunny form, with the ability to sneak around and sabotage my enemies' possessions?
*Looks at the fluffy creature with intense gratitude*
I shall treasure this rabbit, and I will never doubt again the mercy of the Valar in their wisdom to send me such a creature!
As for Lord Glorfindel and his missing slippers… *sighs dramatically*
Perhaps, this is the karma he deserves for pilfering kitchen fruit preserves. A little too indulgent in his tastes, our dear Glorfindel, and now his slippers are mysteriously vanishing into thin air. I can only imagine how utterly distraught he must be… *raises an eyebrow, smirking*
And, as for the physical contact matter—well, I must admit, Elves are not as opposed to it as the myths suggest. We do hug and kiss on occasion, albeit with much dignity and grace, of course.
*Looks pointedly at Eredin, who still insists on offering hugs at the most unexpected moments, pauses*
So yes, we do engage in physical affection. But you must never mistake it for something less than refined!
Thank you, my dear, for your generosity! And the gift of Gorgon shall be forever cherished.