[oh Maker this is so awkward, why did he say anything,]

Perhaps, [he says weakly, quickly adding,] I'm glad you're not injured.

[He opens his mouth as if to answer her next question, and, realizing where he's put himself, has a full thought process first. Then:]

One of... significant loss, and subjugation. I'm not really the right person to tell you about it. [on account of not being an elf, mostly, but there are Other Reasons]

--I'd be glad to introduce you to someone who could do a better job of it, though.