Ah, yes. That detail. He was wondering if and/or when that subject might join their conversation...

(To his credit, Skellig only slightly chokes on his sip of beer at Elihu's words.)

After clearing his throat, he shakes his head. "It does not. If anything, I would say it actually strengthens my respect for her, and deepens my desires to protect her from harm. For not only has she given me friendship and partnership, but she has offered to me some of the most vulnerable and sacred parts of her being, and I do not take that at all lightly."