[That earns him a conflicted look. It is clear that it does bother and sadden her, but at the same time her expression turns a little hopeful as well.]

It was foretold that our time would come to an end in order for the race of man to rise up and take their place in the world. In return for diminishing, we are allowed to travel to the Undying Lands. A place where we may live out our long years free of sorrow until the end of times. Many of my people are wary of the suffering that has befallen them, but some, are not yet ready to venture beyond. I am one such person. I am not yet ready to fade from the world. That is why I am here now. This may not be my home but I am not required to fade quietly into the night.

[And then she realizes that she more or less just word vomited at him after a simple question. She glances back to him, feeling sheepish.]

Sorry, you asked a simple question and I gave you a speech.