Then he finally told the elf what he had in mind. "Look, you can’t be the one to do it," the Englishman argued when Serrin protested. "I mean, it would be too difficult under the circumstances. A bit, um, premature. No, I didn’t mean that. You know what I mean. I think. But I could do it. I’m naturalized. Dual nationality." Serrin stared at him, wide-eyed.