Emet-Selch lets out a low huff at the accusation of coercing Hythlodaeus to 'lie'. He certainly is not asking for him to lie to a perfectly practical creation! Embellish....maybe.

"Something 'intriguing'." He repeats. "I have not followed the trends of creation for some time. What would you consider 'intriguing'? Outside of being recklessly passionate." Submitting concepts for approval had all but stopped after gaining his current title - it became a section of responsibility he left to others. (Not that he didn't try to keep appraised of any new knowledge, mind, but recalling such things becomes more difficult as moments pass by.)

Those distributing drinks arrive at their table and warily eye the empty glasses, takes them, and sets down several in a row in order to save themselves another trip. A good idea, all things considered.