>>5330041>>5330074You reach out tentatively, uncertain of yourself and of the gesture… And clap Oluwadamilare on the shoulder. He looks a little confused, even alarmed, until her realizes what you are doing.
“I compliment you on your taste, Archer,” you tell him. “Your diplomatic inroads are appreciated, and formally approved. Is such diplomacy not part of why the Serpent Priests permit, even occasionally command, the creation of the Degenerates?”
“I… Suppose so. You have my gratitude, Superior One.”
He looks about, and notes: “I see no sign of her, however.”
You nod towards Jazkarmel’s quarters, where you and Glowie left her.
“Just do not distract her TOO much,” you order him. “She is attending to an important magical matter on my behalf.”
A smile slowly spreads across the half-human’s face, and he bows his head low in respect and thankfulness, then stands and departs the party to visit his… Mate? Lover? WIFE? You aren’t really clear on these matters. ‘Wife’ seems wrong.
You remain seated for a time, watching the Drow at play, and ruminating on your own such female-related troubles.
