[ Gildor could go on giving her reasons and answers, but they probably aren't anything she would like. He could explain how he suspects her inexperience, stubbornness, and clinging to her past are likely keeping her from identifying the feelings she has around Damon as young love. He could also tell her how he and Lakshmi have already recognized those feelings and remember them fondly, and maybe even suggest she let go of her convictions and enjoy this love in the moment...
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Instead, he just reaches out a hand and says- ]
Pass the plate here, would you please?