[He might actually have something of an idea, his own father hadn't been the best of parents either.]

Whether you need it or not I'm afraid you'll have to get used to it. My people are not in the habit of letting children roam around fending for themselves. And as the adult here I have a responsibility to see to your well being, a responsibility I have no intention of shirking or foist off on anyone else.

[Sorry but you are stuck with an elven babysitter for the forseeable future right now.]

Perhaps so. [He says, mostly to humor her.] But it is not a situation one as young as you should be left to deal with.