He isn't a fool. Your friendship would be as valued by him as it is by me.

{Thranduil won't have it any other way, frankly. Legolas can be hard-headed, but that won't affect Xingchen.

He smiles as the kiss ends, keeping the contact soft. That feels right with Xingchen.}

I forget so easily! {Which is ironic since he adds:} Your memory is almost as impeccable as my own now.