Tehr had prepared for this moment and the careful language they put forth was almost quaint.  They were trying to avoid the bluntness of what they were proposing while pretending to be blunt.  But if they were going to dig around in the dirt, then one couldn't expect to remain clean.  He smiled and spread his hands,<strong>"Let us be perfectly blunt my distinguished ladies.  You are interested in me for more reasons than just my house's long and noble lineage.  I am a man with considerable magical skill, I have a natural charm that many find pleasant, I possess, if I may say so with any sense of humbleness, a greater than average intellect.  But my value does not stop there, I've been named the prince consort, with rumors of potentially greater ties to the queen in the future.  I have allied with several houses that have varying degrees of power and reach.  I have brought about change to Londinium, saving the Queen's life, setting about events that have brought about the downfall of one of the most wealthy noble houses, and having a small hand in the reduction of power of the church."</strong><br/><br/>He paused for dramatic effect and leaned forwards, elbows on his knees as he looked at each woman in turn,<strong> "My personal life, rumored about greatly I'm sure, is exactly that, my own personal life.  I know not what stories are spread about my sexual exploits, nor do I care for such prattle.  But I will tell you that I have had no ancient roman bacchanalians, no wanton day long orgies, no masked gatherings of depravity or sin."</strong>He looked directly at the former nun as he said that last bit.  Then smiling he said,<strong>"Not that such things don't have a certain carnal appeal mind you.  Just that I have not done any such things." </strong>He was very careful in his wording so as to be telling the technical truth even though the spirit of what he said was certainly a lie.  Orgies, why yes, he'd had those with the halflings of house Ravos, and even one or two group encounters in his own home.  But usually he limited himself to two women, and in his mind that was a threesome, not an orgy.  But certainly he'd never had a 'day long' orgy, and that was the truth.<strong> "But what I will say is this, every woman who has shared a bed with me has done so at her own behest, at her own will.  Never have I forced or cajoled a woman with magic, power, or anything of that ilk.  If my charm and personality are not enough to make a woman want to share my bed, then I do not care to have her there."<br/><br/>"I tell you this because I am aware that I have many qualities, both in my bloodline as well as my current social status, that would make me a very valuable  father for the next generation of daughters Saari.  Far more valuable than the prospect of a carnal rendezvous, or multiple, with one of the beautiful daughters would be.  Do not misunderstand me, I am not disparaging the value of the daughters Saari.  All three are gorgeous and any man would be lucky to simply spend time with one, let alone bed one.  But because of the potential political ramifications, and the value in having me as what is essentially a brood stud, I'm afraid simply 'strengthening the bonds between our houses,' is far too weak an offer."</strong><br/><br/>He let that sit for just a moment before saying,<strong>"However, I am not opposed to the idea, and while the details can be worked out, I do have an alternate proposal for you if you're interested."</strong>He sat back, resting, perfectly at peace knowing that he'd just thrown the bait into the water.  Now it remained to be seen if they were hungry enough to go for it or not.