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[Kell appears in the library having gone through the whole spectrum of self-doubt, anger and regret, he even picked up the topic the way he did. And in front of everyone! Elrond is already there, because of course he is. Kell is always impressed how the man can stay so cool and collected. A skill he envies. His own temper getting the best of him way too often. Like apparently now.]

Hi, thank you for coming, and sorry for singling you out like that.

[It's a stupid romance novel. He knows he shouldn't be making such a big deal out of it.]