He may yet
Ah well I may well have Tathren make some innocent comment ...
Edit : save filled. I don't think the boy is exactly squiffy and I am sure the Elvish constitution will cope... but this is reminding me of when I moved once and had to face an unexpected "welcome" meal provided by my new flat mate with the same enthusisasm as I had consumed a splendid farewell dinner from the landlady I was leaving .....