[quote=TheSovereignGrave]
How exactly does one appear to be interacting with people without actually talking to them?
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I'm afraid you misunderstood me. When I said "Internally wallowing in self-pity", I didn't mean that he's in a state where he's not talking to other people. I only meant that.... he's feeling self-pity on the inside whereas on the outside he could still appear to be outgoing and talkative.

Does that answer your question?

Sorry for the delay...

Edit: Hey SoveriegnGrave, want to start an alliance between elven states (yours and mines and maybe even torin, too? I know Torin is an elf dominated state as well)