He put the lute away and pokes her forehead. Val leaned in closer to her face.
"What are you talking about, Susan dear. You would stop loving me just like that if I played with a lute. Are you jealous that I was fingering it instead of you." He joked and pulled away.
"It has been a long time since I last seen you. Susan Evensong is inside having a conversation with Azazel." Xhiero ran a hand through his hair and ruffed it up before pulling his hand out. He let out a heavy sigh at Skull Crusher. "A lot has happened since you left...some news you may not be very fond of hearing. Honestly, I don't know where to start."
He looked Skull Crusher straight in the eyes.
"Would you happen to still be interested in Azazel?"