That was it. Cold fury in his expression, Kenren practically lunged across the table, grabbing for Sanzo's collar to drag him close to the god. How dare he?!

"I don't really care what anyone says about me, priest," he spat, his voice harsh with anger. "When it comes to rumours then you really have nothing on the Heavenly Courts. I'm no-one's lapdog and gods have suffered for saying less." He grinned but it wasn't a happy expression in the slightest. "But if you ever imply that I would betray Hakkai or Tenpou in any way, any way at all, then I'll be glad to gut you with a blunt object and trust me, I can probably make it last a very very long time.