Zee's response was exactly what Kray had anticipated it would be, and all he could do was shake his head and smile ruefully. A smile which turned to a grin when their mother called his brother out on his doggish ways.
As for her question, since Ninkasi wasn't there yet, he saw no reason he couldn't agree. Offering his arm gallantly, he said, "I'd be honored, Mother."
When Kasi arrived, he'd think of a way to excuse him. Provided that Ninkasi really did want to see him tonight. It was very public, and they hadn't defined anything and really, he wasn't so certain that he wanted to come out as dating her in front of his friends and family yet either. It would open a big can of worms, and they were just getting a lid on the last one. So for now, drinks with his mother and brother.