It does not but, here and now, where Legolas can't offer any words of promise that he'll be safe, can't guarantee anything, a touch can tell more than the words ever could. It's all he can honestly give and words can be made into lies by the castle.

"I have not found any dangers yet but the castle can... change us. Physically." This is going to be one of the worst parts, he feels.

"I spent a week as a fawn."