writing-prompt-s:

“Aren’t you an elf, one of the longest living beings in existence?” “Yes, you are correct.” “So why is it that I’ve only ever seen you adopting hamsters?”

“What do you mean. From my viewpoint, the lifespan of a hamster isn’t significantly different from that of a dog or cat or human.

…And also, nobody with less than 150 years of experience in animal husbandry should be trying to care for a hamster. Holy goddesses, you give these things to your children? for what? to teach them about losing loved ones to the most horrific deaths imaginable?”