[At this point his immediate thoughts were for wine so he did not answer right away as he drinks a glass of wine first. It is not meant to be disrespectful to his son, but rather to buy him time to think and explain.]

It has been my home and my kingdom for near on 5,000 years Legolas. I do not abandon it lightly but I would not dictate to you it's future king what it is you can or cannot do to kingdom that is yours.

I will depart when you are situated. [Not when you are ready.] So you have some time to prepare yourself. You are after all familiar with the day to day running's of my realm, but I will be happy to guide you for a little while until I am ready to leave. I would like to see Ferion grow a little before I depart.