"I could easily do without the use of electricity," Tauriel admitted. While phones and computers were truly an amazing convenience they were nothing more. Perhaps if there was life outside of the city that she could communicate she would think differently but it was simple enough to go find someone if you wished to talk to them.

"Though I find hot showers a most wonderful indulgence," she said, giving a small smile. "While I do not get cold as humans do I have found myself luxuriating in a hot shower in the morning for some time."