Ras nodded to Inaara but couldn't help but to laugh at Relene. "What is it with my children and their hair? Even Amber fusses a little when I play with her mane. I'm not going to charge you for your meal, Inaara, nor will I charge you for lodging if you need to spend the night. I was merely giving you a hard time."<br/><br/>Animus nodded and closed her eyes for a moment.<span style="color: #b30000">"I will do what I can, then. One thing I've learned about the mortals is that laws only matter to an extent... Once they start to believe something there's naught that can be done to change their minds. When I have more leverage I'll see that the photo disappears. For now I think I need rest."</span><br/><br/>Ras frowned at Jasmine and poked her chest.<span style="color: #006666"> "Insult yourself again in my presence and I'm going to do something really unpleasant to you. You avenged my honor, you cheered me up just by inviting me over in the first place, and we can still have a cheery night of drinking. The sun is still up and you still have your shirt on, we have plenty of time."</span>He nodded and poured himself a glass of wine.<span style="color: #006666">"Then follow me to the dining room. You'll have to forgive the lack of furnishings, I never was good at decorating."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>