As a kid, the other elves never took Laken seriously or listened to their voice, so they gave it up entirely and found their own joy. They took an interest in the art of making something out of basic materials. But most of all, they loved plants, and would always wander off to go experiment with them (getting poisoned many times). They read books and learned from other elves about different things like construction and blacksmithy, though their forte is botany. They've never taken an interest in combat, since they like to create and study, so they've always wanted to be a peaceful and helpful shop owner. Even without a voice, they communicate through text and action, which is the voice theyve found and chosen instead.
