"A bond with House [Your Friend] would bolster my power. We shall betroth Ella!"
"The gift of Leather Armor is somewhat insulting to my house. How should I respond?"
Lucas reads. "[Your Friend] proposes that [his/her] son wed your daughter Ella to join houses in power. [He/She] offers Leather Armor to forge the alliance."
Lucas nods. "[Your Friend] stands to gain if [his/her] son is betrothed into your family. [He/She] may offer a better gift if prompted."
"Request a Morningstar. If House [Your Friend] accepts, we'll betroth our children for power."
Lucas folds the note. "Accept the gift, and Ella will be pledged to the son of [Your Friend]. Your Houses will stand united in power."
"What does it mean to accept the Leather Armor as a betrothal offer for my daughter Ella?"