[ "Party" could be synonymous with "torture chamber" — Yesod's gaze is distant, as if he has seen too much in a single day. When he rises from his seat to join Gebura, he is a little less steady on his feet than he should be, based on his assertions. ]

I have no desire to lose control of my faculties. I reasoned that I should be prepared to provide an explanation... but I am not here to ruin the atmosphere altogether, as surprising as that must be.

[ Least of all while he doesn't look like himself. ]

Perhaps Malkuth will need to take us apart again. She seemed quite pleased with her handiwork.