<div align="center">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/04/FengBao.jpg)</div><br/>Feng's eyes danced merrily as he replied, "Ah, but seeing how well you weathered fresh, young things I was<em>sure </em>it would take something a little less... yielding to get to you." The double meaning was subtle, the only thing about Feng that suggested it was deliberate was the amused narrowing of his dark eyes. "No matter. Ah, what could a simple mortal possible have to offer the all powerful Emperor of the world..." He sighed with playful drama. "If only we were still children, then you would be happy with a paper lantern filled with fireflies. You do enjoy making my life so unbearably<em>difficult</em>."<br/><br/>His eyes moved away and down, his eyebrows drawing together to make a pinscratch of a frown appear between them. Then his mouth curved upwards in an amused smirk and his gaze snapped back to his friend. "Here's a thought. You can have my first born. Oh - better yet, my wife. I hear you're looking for one." He laughed and lifted his goblet, taking a slow sip and not locking away from Tai. He shot the slave a glance as the boy interrupted, but it was without true aggression but an odd mix of annoyance, resolution and fondness, use to Ethan's presence along side Tai.<br/><br/>