“You are always looking out for my best interests,” he said, kissing his wife softly. “There is always a chance the Greeks will not be insulting or obnoxious tonight.” Not that he really believed that it would be ever be possible for the Greeks to act civilized. He would restrain himself until the Greeks gave him reason to act.
“Would you like to dance or hit the bar first?” This was Ereshkigal’s night. He would do whatever it took to make certain she had a fun and entertaining evening. He would even drag Ninkasi over if that was his wife’s wish.