"I would advise if you are unfamiliar with such beings, you take someone you can trust and is experienced to bargain for the release of your name and what else you might have lost to the fae. There will undoubtedly be a cost, hidden or otherwise."

Not comforting to hear. But sometimes good advice is best served with clarity.

Elidibus seems to instinctively know that treating the loss of identity is something that could be pragmatically solved. But the emotional baggage, while hauntingly familiar, is far from the priority here.

The way Sheppard pauses, chokes up and somewhat brokenly admits to not having any rest? That is what must be addressed first. Should be addressed first, anyway.

Elidibus may be expected to offer admonishment, gentle as it can be delivered. Or that the stricken man should do this or that. Someone might expect Elidibus's expression to indicate surprise or lack thereof. Even assumption would be reasonable. Like assuming Sheppard's reason for not resting is because of a desperation to return home. Certainly a suitable assumption. Reasonable even.

But Elidibus does not.

"Why?" he instead prompts without any judgement. There is only the suggestion of interest.

Interest in how Sheppard would further explain that drive to not rest. Its reasons. His feelings on the matter.