"Ah," Anzu says, knowingly. His tone is warm. "Well, darling, I shan't jinx thee by offering premature congratulations just yet. But in the spirit of, ah, openness, I shall say that I'm married. Mine husband and I have an understanding regarding what and whom either of us may do, and what would count as a genuine betrayal ... " he trails off, and smiles.

"In any case, I know thou'rt one of mine husband's colleagues, and I appreciate the opportunity to meet thee socially. Shall we try the prompts card, or hast thou a topic in mind?"