One corner of Jamie's mouth curves upward in an uncomfortable approximation of a smile. The elves' overall demeanor, their way of responding to him without really answering any of his questions, is off-putting.

"A couple of years?" he repeats, a little incredulously. He's only been here a couple of days and he's ready to leave. "That...that does seem like a long time to be. Partying." Or whatever these guys are doing. "What it it about this place you like so much?"