[ He makes a mildly disgusted noise at the reminder of the ritual's name. And for good reason. Really, Elias? What a name. ]

As if I hadn't just given you a full meal.

[ But the grousing is more bark than bite. He just sighs a little.]

I'm not sure it was properly real for her. She wasn't pleased, obviously, but... I was here and I was working to correct it. That... seemed to be her main focus.