[center][h2][color=5ec4b3]Kagan Galegar[/color][/h2][sub]Husband of Aubree Lamay[@Ellion] and Adorabella Orchard[@eclecticwitch]
Interacting with [b]Ehkota[/b][/sub][/center]

Kagan remained silent as Ehkota waltzed his way through his thoughts, only emitting a brief and disinterested grunt at the offer to eat as he took the seat opposite to Ehkota. He laced his fingers tightly together, never once letting the sour grimace of priesthood fall while the young prince talked to himself. This was the third time the man had ‘spoken’ with him, and it was as one sided a conversation as ever. Finally he received permission to respond, the Prince cooing brightly as he spoke of ‘making history’ and eying the kinner like he was about achieve sexual congress. The sudden, but slight, shudder that reverberated through the prince really did not help the mental image. 

Not wanting to let his chance to actually TALK go out the window, Kagan calmly sat up in his chair. [color=5ec4b3]”With due respect your highness.”[/color] He starts, voice cutting calm and cold against the royals trill excitement. [color=5ec4b3]”Neither the church nor myself have any interest in the politics of history. Modern or otherwise. I am only here because, based on analysis of your request and fringe instances of religious cannon, that you’ve some-”[/color] he pauses for a moment, leaning forward slowly and locking eyes with the prince.

[color=5ec4b3]”And do permit me to emphasize the fringe nature of that Some; legimate claim to our services.”[/color] He reaches behind himself slowly, eyes taking note as the guard’s muscles tensed tightly before his brain registered what the Kinner had grabbed for. Kagan places a small worn leather bound notebook on the table, opening to a dog eared page with fresh notes scrawled on it before slowly sliding it to Ehkota for inspection. 

[color=5ec4b3]”To abridge the explanation: Within the canon there is the Case of the Brothers Harkim. Similar circumstances, Elder brother not permitting the kinning of his elderly mother due to an inability to let go, younger brother seeking to circumvent the direct heir requirement.”[/color] He says in a quick, almost pointedly disinterested voice. The actual story was, frankly, a lot more eloquent than Kagan was making it sound. But part of him was pretty sure the artistry of a five page explanation of the brothers heritage and upbringing would likely bore the prince. 

[color=5ec4b3]”Eventually the younger Harkim did find a wandering Kinner willing to perform the ceremony for him, on the condition that the younger issue a formal challenge to claim his brothers position. The argument being that, during such challenges, neither son stands above the other until proven otherwise. However, it is notable that if the younger brother fails, the kinner promises that both he and his mother will be shamed in death. Their bones and blood used in macabre mockeries of their honor while their entrails are yadda yadda.”[/color] Kagan says, crossing his arms and leaning back into the chair. 

[color=5ec4b3]”The shaming requirements actually go on for a couple of pages after that.”[/color] he shrugs, not really wanting to explain the violations of orifices, egregious amounts of blood, and or implications about what would be done with the brain. [color=5ec4b3]”At any rate, the younger agrees and then succeeds in his challenge. Becoming the direct heir and saving his mothers dignity in death. Everyone enjoys a happy ending and we enjoy a parable stressing the importance of performing Kinnings on family to avoid unnecessary challenges and messy familial conflict.”[/color]
 
[color=5ec4b3]”In short sir…”[/color] Kagan says, locking eyes with Ehkota once more and attempting to glare a hole into the mans soul. [color=5ec4b3]”Should you agree to the same terms, I will be obligated to perform the ceremony in the same fashion. However, I do encourage you consider this option with care. This is not an exception the church is going to take lightly, and a considerable schizm [b]WILL[/b] be its result.”[/color] 

Kagan waits a moment, allowing Ehkota to mull his choice over undisturbed or ask questions before moving onto the subject of payment. Frankly, he was hoping the Drakken would decide the risk is not worth his time and back away. He’d have to challenge his brother either way, so why run the risk of eternal shame on death? Maybe once his optimism would pay off….he doubted it. Never did.

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Kagan explains roughly how to justify a Kinning being performed at the request of a non-direct heir. Yes, it can be done. But its a grade A dumbass idea that requires you challenge the direct heir. If you lose, both you AND your brother are shamed. High hopes Ehkota will decide that its just not worth it and he should just chill out and be a rich noble for the rest of his days instead of king.
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