"You're the spitting image of your father."
Lugh narrowed his eyes slightly as he regarded the speaker, scrutinizing the old man with a hint of wariness.
Noticing the shift in expression, the man quickly corrected himself.
"I'm a member of House D'Aramitz. My name is Vaire D'Aramitz."
Then, without waiting for acknowledgment, Vaire turned to a figure within the gathering.
"Cassius."
"Uncle,"
The boy responded smoothly, their greeting efficient, as if rehearsed a dozen times.
The old man inclined his head before addressing him.
"I'll need to borrow Lugh for a while, if that's alright with you."
Cassius gestured at the group around him, answering respectfully,
"You'll need to ask them, not me, Uncle."
A small smile tugged at Vaire's lips. He turned to face the others.
"How about it? Would you young ones spare Lugh and me a few silent moments?"