Too cute for my toes

Grimly to himself Aku was forced to admit his plan backfired. Though not moved to violence her tone spokes volumes about her displeasure. Well, if he was in for a mauling there was only so much he could do. May as well attempt to stand by his convictions. The battle wasn't lost yet; perhaps he could still explain himself. "To everything there is a balance, something you surely must appreciate, tempting spirit? The bond between a man and his wife - or wives - is powerful and it would be unwise to harm such a thing. What would that say of me? My family? My ancestors? I live a simple, proper life as is befitting someone of my humble stature."

In response to her final question Aku's gaze dropped to the ground and the insides of his ears darkened. This was a very sticky situation and he felt like a pup navigating rough waters for the first time, not only because of the perils of supernatural dealings, but because this was a department he had no experience in. Akna had run away before they were properly married and the elders had forbidden him from taking another wife while one ran around unfettered. Of course he'd kissed a girl or two growing up, but none since becoming engaged. "I have no doubt I would learn a great deal from you and perhaps that would be to my benefit..." He hesitated, unsure of what sort of reaction he would be provoking. "But I must insist. Powerful as the temptation is," he tacked on for good measure.