"I am sorry to hear that, Gadriel. You seem like a fine man, worthy of affection from any that would offer it." She was not inclined to lie or sugarcoat — not that he knew her well enough to know that, but still. "But if it is not for you, then there is no shame in it."

She looked to the sky as well, squinted at the sun and looked away just as quickly. "What brings you joy, then? What are you good at?"