I've made no mention of a problem, as there is none. However I do not take kindly to having words put upon my lips, or meaning given to the lack thereof.

[ Said with a plain stare - there was no disapproval in his tone after all, neither in his silence. After a pause, he continues. ] I have no qualms with Legolas. And I have known for some time that he has regarded you for a long time as one of his closest friends, if not the closest.