Kerrabar Ral: Right, no point denying it: not even I expect to be immortal, and Jadeth has not yet disappointed me as a descendant, so I am setting him up with a bride I can tolerate while I have the chance.

Judge: most radiant queen, the law of marriage does not permit two children —

Kerrabar Ral: Judge Over Zarranask, if you say another word that isn’t sanctifying this union, you will be the Judge Falling Over Zarranask.

the only thing more dangerous than an Evil Woman is an Evil Woman who is also 97 and disappointed in her grandsons. This is concept art for Glory in the Thunder where “arranged marriage is horrifying” is kinnnnnnd of a recurring theme

don’t worry, Soron is here to put an end to this nonsense

transcription:
Judge: … does the family of the groom give their blessing?
Ral: Obviously.
Judge: Does the family of the bride give their blessing…?
Ral: SHE’S MY PROPERTY YOU FOOL, GET ON WITH IT!
Soron, crashing down from the roof of the palace like a shooting star: I. do not. give. my blessing.

Read Glory in the Thunder we’ve got transgender goddesses who will adopt you and then attack the palace with their bare fists for you

Kerrabar Ral: Right, no point denying it: not even I expect to be immortal, and Jadeth has not yet disappointed me as a descendant, so I am setting him up with a bride I can tolerate while I have the chance.

Judge: most radiant queen, the law of marriage does not permit two children —

Kerrabar Ral: Judge Over Zarranask, if you say another word that isn’t sanctifying this union, you will be the Judge Falling Over Zarranask.

the only thing more dangerous than an Evil Woman is an Evil Woman who is also 97 and disappointed in her grandsons. This is concept art for Glory in the Thunder where “arranged marriage is horrifying” is kinnnnnnd of a recurring theme