The question of how well the whole affair would be received was something that Aeleus wasn't going to think to much on just now. It was true that Even wasn't the easiest to get along with, but there was nothing to say that he couldn't be trusted to a simple dinner. Besides most of the people present were at least somewhat familiar with Vexen's habit and presumably would be well aware of the possibility of grumpiness.

In the meantime, however, Aeleus simply did his best to help ensure that everything that needed to be done was taken care of. The rest would have to take care of itself.