Valspan was surprised and offended by the suggestion he needed to freshen up. If there was one way to insult Valspan, is was to tell him that he looked dirty.<br/><br/>"And I thought we were going to be polite and have a pleasant evening of family reunions! I've already had a bath, charity of your hunting party. My bark is quite clean, and I'd rather not drink in whatever fish based soap you lot probably use." Having one's hands/vines also be their many tongues sometimes makes for an unpleasant experience. Soap and other highly distinctive and not at all tasty substances were not an experience the Goada felt like having at the moment, even to keep up pretenses of cooperation.<br/><br/>The tree had no way wink back at the Hana, so instead one of his vines wrapped into a small circle of acknowledgement. Valspan's eyes focused on the nearest guards, "Where is the King, or at least someone of importance that I can ask for a prisoner or convict as a meal?<span style="font-style: italic"> 'Prince' </span>Seydon has been rather clear about his<span style="font-style: italic"> mutual</span>affection for each and every citizen, but there's always some undesirables, someone you'd rather be without, yes? A female would be lovely, but I'm starting to feel more hungry than specific."