Rhea'li can feel Emet-Selch's disapproval; it fair radiates from him in waves. Ifrit-egi bends its head so there's more surface area for Emet-Selch to rest the pan onto while Rhea'li finishes descaling the fish and starts gutting it.

"This is no worse than Azem using Ifrita to fight a volcano."

Yes, Azem told him the story.