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Romari Susi is a dirty old wolf, the emperor of a mighty nation, and the joint-CEO of a massive worldwide corporation; he's well respected, and is closeted from the rest of the world, though it's a poorly kept secret at best. He shares his bed with his straight-laced secretary, co-CEO, and mate Neal, who is a flying fox (AKA, a fruit bat). Luckily for their domestic tranquility, Neal is rather open to his mate's wide-ranging romantic exploits.

Occasionally joining them in their adventures is the captain of their imperial guard, a raccoon named Taxas.

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SELF-SACRIFICE

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Imperial Sovereign Romari: *Whispers* "These nomads are weird as hell."

Imperial Assistant Neal: *Whispers back* "Everyone has their own customs, sir. Theirs just happen to include ritual suicide upon seeing the personage of a sovereign ruler. They believe looking upon anyone with 'the divine right to rule' is second only to seeing a god, and as such, is sacrilege."

Romari:"Which would explain the heavy black drapes we've installed around my throne."

Neal:"That's pretty much it, yes. Ritual suicide in the throne room would set a rather disturbing precedent, and the blood would give the cleaning crew fits."

Romari:"I do have to say that I like the privacy, though we could use some beanbag chairs in here. Maybe a pillow or two. But having to deal with a damned priest just to talk to them is stressful in ways I don't want to think about."

Intermediary: *Intones from outside the curtain* "Your Most Worshipful Excellency! High One of This Most Esteemed Fatherland! Dignitary Feek wishes to know if you might call a recess so that he may use the, err, little fennec's room. Is this acceptable?"

Romari: *Speaks up* "Sure, whatever. Just tell him to wash his hands when he's done." *Whispers again* "And why can't we talk to them directly? This he-said/she-said crap is irritating."

Neal:"For the very same reason, sir. Yours is the voice of a god, or might as well be. Only priests can speak to the gods without going insane. The theory would certainly explain a few things around here."

Romari: "I'm going insane!"

Neal:"You're the one who said it, not me."

Romari:"Cute. But did you see those piles of gold they left as a sacrifice? At least somebody finally recognizes how to worship me properly!"

Neal:"Sir, I'm on my hands and knees worshiping you as we speak."

Romari:"You're my divine consort; you don't count. And besides, I'm the one leaving an offering, so keep your head down, back that ass up, and take it like a man. Your god commands it."

Neal:"I believe I'll put in that request for some pillows as soon as you're finished, sir. Divine sacrifice is really hard on the knees."

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