Elias is - well, let's just say Elias doesn't know what Elias is doing. At least to me, his goals are a little less cut and dry.

But I guess yours and mine are just inscrutable like that. Wanting us to go on even if we're in want for explanation.

[ There really wasn't a lot to be said beyond guesswork what a centuries old half-spirit has in the way of long term goals. Chise doubted Eli really needed the gorey details about her old living situation.

She almost felt bad for comparing him to Thrawn. ]

One of these days you're going to have to sit me down over tea and explain just where in the world you came from.