[It isn't that Estinien hasn't seen John around, he has, but he's never been one for conversation, even with those he knows. So, needless to say, he's found no reason to approach the young man, and even less to even acknowledge him in general.
That is, until John approaches him, asking him that oh so polite question. Fortunately, Estinien isn't one easily offended, and so he offers him bored glance.]
YOU ARE UNDER ARREST!
That is, until John approaches him, asking him that oh so polite question. Fortunately, Estinien isn't one easily offended, and so he offers him bored glance.]
Nay.
[He pauses.]
Pray explain to me what an "elf" is?