"I have much to explain," Legolas said, knowing that his words told a story that did not seem to line up with everything else going on at the moment.
"But you need to rest before I explain so much, I think."
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"I have much to explain," Legolas said, knowing that his words told a story that did not seem to line up with everything else going on at the moment.
"But you need to rest before I explain so much, I think."