Urgh... do I, now? It didn't happen, so you know... but the elder worgs demanded a ritual consummation before their council. Admittedly, my husband to be didn't look any more thrilled than I. [just a whole audience to make sure it really happened. Delightful. He finally catches his breath just to, indeed, chug the rest of that mead down.]

Still got called a dog-fucker at least five times after agreeing. By the very subjects I was trying to save, mind you! ... no one is ever grateful. [not true, a lot of his subjects where very grateful, but Ankari feels he's allowed some self pity for having those insults slung his way in so dire a situation]