Elrian paused momentarily, basking in the silent understanding that serenely flowed from Serpwingra, and continued, "Thank you, dearest Serpwingra, for you have been the gentle wind that has nudged my sails, steering me away from a path besieged by the thorns of conceit and shortsightedness. Your wisdom has been my compass, ensuring I do not lose myself amidst the tempests of vanity and self-aggrandizement."
He found warmth in the closeness of their unseen bond, "My gratitude, my friend, extends beyond the mere words that now dance upon my tongue, for you've granted me the priceless gift of perspective. You've shown me that the essence of cultivation extends far beyond the visible, the tangible, or the immediately commendable."
