Yup. [ He grins. It sounds silly and it absolutely was silly, but Azem couldn't let the volcano take away people's lives like that. ]

All for a bunch of very amazing grapes. [ That's just the excuse he gave. ]

Mmn, I see. Does sound quite a bit like the Convocation. So many, many rules. Less acting nasty, though. [ The Convocation is nasty in its own way, but it's always done to serve the betterment of the star. Azem can't fault them for that, especially when they're part of the Convocation. ]

Dangerous. [ He lets his hand be moved. Taking a moment to toy with the top of the stocking. ]

Could I tempt you away to a room or a hot bath?