Feasted? It's been at least half a year since he'd last been in Mirkwood, last joined in a feast. Not long before he'd been sent to Rivendell. Of course, he knew the time differences by now thanks to Galadriel meeting him his first day and running into Thorin and Bilbo.

"I met with others the day that I arrived. Little over a month ago."

That would likely make no sense to the king. And it would be difficult for him to explain himself when he was still not so well accustomed as the Lady of Light.

"There is a forest outside of the castle grounds that I've spent much of my time in. If you would prefer we go there."