Korrin snorts at that, nodding. "Isn't that the truth. One time, there was this extremely fat dwarf and...nevermind, no one needs that image.

As for the council, let me put it this way; we used to have wine meetings directly after just to blow off some steam. Nowadays, it's a little less contentious and my favorite wine-and-grouse people are working elsewhere. So, it's more stable but not nearly as much fun afterward."