Heh. No, he was entirely capable and willing to make good on his threats, but I did something that... amused him enough for him to change his mind. He’s very capricious; he’d probably say that self-contradiction is the right of a ruler, or something like that.

[Her shoulders shake with more, stifled laughter because she can picture him saying that with crystal clear detail.]

Ah... thanks. I appreciate the compliment.