Vayne nodded politely to the others, and said, "It is a pleasure. Lady Rinoa, I must thank you again for this." He rested a hand on Larsa's shoulder. "This is my dear brother, Larsa. He is the most precious thing to me. I trust you will keep him safe and well."

He glanced down at his younger brother, hoping he was going to remain docile about the arrangement and not fly into a sudden fit of teen angst and rebellion.