[ Here's the problem: Allan doesn't actually know what he's asking. It's extremely evident on his face, lips scrunched up but eyes still brilliantly intense. The emotion's sure there, at least, and that's...something? ]

I thought that's what you guys played poker with.

[ That's not the POINT-- ]

--I still need to know your intentions with Ken! If you're part of the patriarchy you're part of what messed him up last time! And NO HORSES!

[ That was rude. ]

Please!