[Galadriel shakes her head] No, you are not presumptuous. Those who would lead have a responsibility to those who follow them; it is something no ruler ought forget.

[Her eyes sweep over the other elf, assessing her. It's a sharp gaze, keen but not unkind. Whatever she sees seems to please her enough to merit a weary smile of her own.]

But you must allow me to introduce myself. I am Galadriel, Lady of Lórien. [She inclines her head slightly.] Shall I offer you my welcome or my consolation?