I would have to agree. Though my world is cruel, I have no stomach for that myself... [Ankari is definitely not down with forced sexuality nor violence, is concerned with how casually both seem to be regarded by the locals. If anything makes monsters out of men, it would be those two things, would it?

Less seriously, a graceless hiccup of a noise catches in his throat at Dion's offer-]

I-I, I would not want... to see the same of you, Dion. You seem to be most... upstanding. A fine and graceful man. Erm... [what does he even say-? It isn't like Ankari is going to proposition him here and now, but... the idea doesn't strike him as too awful. Which is strange, because he's spend a lifetime pushing away anything like an advance and flirtation has always been at his expense, never genuine.

Dion makes him a bit fearful and skittish, which contrary to how most might flee, that gives Ankari more faith in him. Fear response is something he is used to signifying truth, after all.]

I'll keep you in mind, should I need such help. [""help"", yes, that's a fine enough word for it. He should make it clear he's not against the idea, shouldn't he? Not now, but... if needed,] And you can keep me in mind, I trust.