He nods and raises his own glass, relieved to have some good news to bring home. The marriage would be good not just for his Emperor, but for Outworld as well. They needed some real stability to consolidate their resources and prepare for the next inevitable war. The Netherrealm was a constant threat, after all, and there were still factions within Outworld that threatened to upset the precarious balance of power.

And if it all failed, well, he'd already helped unseat one ruler.