" Well, it would seem I'm going to have a considerable amount of time to make up for it, won't I. Which is for the best. I always shine when it comes to my more utilitarian impressions as opposed to my obvious charm and looks." Victor croaked sarcastically. He kept his eyes on the torn and worn fair folk in the bowl and wondered if any of them thought it would be just their luck if they'd be the ones to snuff it. Depending on how the selection worked, his chances were very good or very bad. He turned to the elder druid and gave a wide mouthed smile. " I'd be willing to join the quo. But I'd first like to ask about the ring of odd description you gave to your student. Am I to understand that if her and another achieve equal bliss, her partner will get the benefit of the healing magic at no risk to themselves?"