The red-headed elf advanced across the room, a smile on his broad face and his arms held wide in greeting. "It’s been years, my friend. What brings you to the Tir, whispering of secrets and looking so grim?" Urdli stood, his erect stance rebuffing the familiarity of Laverty’s greeting. With a slight inclination of his head, Urdli indicated Estios and O’Connor. The young elves had not left him alone since he had installed himself in the library. "These are to stay?"