"I find that gift unsatisfactory for appearances. What do you suggest?"
Lucas responds. "The gift is yours, and [he/she] sends it for presentation and prestige. Your Houses would join, though both family names would remain."
Lucas reads. Lucas reads. "[Your Friend] suggest your marry [him/her] for the sake of appearance, offering a Gold Ring as a betrothal gift."
"I will consider wedding [him/her] for prestige, but I demand a Gold Pendant for a gift."
"What does it mean to accept a Gold Ring as an offer to marry?"
"I'm happy to find someone discrete with whom to play the social game. We shall be wed!"
Lucas scratches his chin. "He seems quite eager to put on this show, and may offer a greater betrothal gift if prompted."