Despite his choice of song, Tamlin was an engaging performer that sang with an exceptional clarity. Ranuk signed gently to him, a small gesture of -Lovely- to show that he had appreciated Tamlin's efforts despite the fact that it had put the demon in an awkward position.<br/><br/>Ranuk was known to be fair (though elves might say ruthless when compared to their standards) and it was not like him to spare a life without reason. But he was also a fox and was prone to flights of whimsy on occasion, though much less often than his mother, so it wasnt beyond the realm of possibility that he could have done such a thing. The demons will surely talk of it, his actions and the ballad borne from it. Most wouldnt dare question Ranuk but Ursalo surely will.<br/><br/>Thankfully the snakes curiosity would be sated later as the Elf Queen snidely asked her question like throwing down a gauntlet. It was Ursalo's time to shine and he preened at the opportunity, sitting straighter in his seat with every snake alert.<br/><br/>Minas smile grew and grew.<br/><br/>"Oh, much the same, singing and dancing," the fox demoness said as she swirled her glass airily, the wine sloshing gently, "Ursalo here is quite an accomplished dancer, and Yennet has the voice of a songbird."<br/><br/>Ursalo and the cardinal, Yennet, both bowed their heads humbly but inwardly they burned with the desire to perform.<br/><br/>"If it pleases you..." Minas said, all but daring the elf woman to ask for a demonstration.