Ankyra Sound Deliver us

Ingram shared Chusi's excitement, already envisioning how they would spend tomorrow. the prospect both thrilled and horrified him - for justifiable reasons. he had it on the highest authority  (lycaon's actually) that he was a real pill to put up with -- how long would it take for the halo effect to wear off and for Chusi to come to her sensibilities?

hopefully never, if Ingram had his way.

he was about to turn to show Chusi the grotto when the weight of her question hit him. he could feel the abandonment in her voice and the strength of it nearly knocked him back.

"I didnt want to," he offered weakly. he hadn't had a choice, though Chusi didn't know that.  "I'm sorry."