Raas nodded as he returned to his seat. "Of course, you're such a good girl. And I'll try to tell jokes that are actually from now on instead of bad ones like the freezer."<br/><br/><span style="color: #8000ff">"You're not trying to defend or justify The'kal's actions, she is." </span>Vyre let out a soft growl and slowly looked up at Ashia and cupped her cheek.<span style="color: #8000ff">"That first egg was given to one of Ras' crazy cult followers, she told me she was one of The'kal's priestesses and I had no reason not to believe her at the time. I had planned to kill you after you fucked me but I wasn't prepared for the sudden surge of hormones and... well let's just say it took longer than you may think for me to willingly have sex with you."</span><br/><br/>Lonnie nodded and looked over the harpies with considerable interest, despite his best attempts to hide it.<span style="color: #ffff00"> "So there's no... fiery wife type? I don't want to own a creature, and I don't want a cruel ruler either. I'd like a... I don't really know, I haven't had any female friends since before the war. Maybe I'll meet one some day and we can find a nice place to live where she would be safe." </span>He took Order's hand and gave it a soft squeeze.<span style="color: #ffff00">"Every now and then I wish you hadn't, but seein' you smile and knowing that I can make you feel better... it makes all I've survived worth it."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>