Fendros returned the hug. He gave his answer more consideration than Ahnasha would have perhaps appreciated. He sighed and conceded, nonetheless. "Alright, I won't go behind your back for this." He turned his head to kiss Ahnasha just under the ear. He even managed a smile. "The limitations are something, but if that's the case, I look forward to growing old alongside you." He added, "My lovely wife."

After a short while closing his eyes and enjoying the closeness, Fendros pulled back. "I only have one more question. For now." His voice was far less severe. It even seemed reluctant. "I still think it was a miracle that it happened at all the first time, not to mention it probably isn't going to happen during the war." Fendros rubbed the back of his neck. "This is more out of curiosity than desire for it, anyway. But..." He made eye contact and lowered his arm. "Does the ritual affect your fertility?"