"It is an odd scenario," Theodore admitted. "I wish I had more information, but I do not wish to test my position so soon. Perhaps there's another solution, even. Know though, that your family's safety is important to me as well, Daphne."
Watching her for a moment, he said, "I do not think the situation requires action yet. Consider my suggestion, and if another solution is not found and you wish to take me up on my offer, I will begin the proper procedure, by speaking with your father. I'm fairly certain that my own mother would be horrified if she knew I had made such a suggestion in this manner. From what little I know about her, she seemed to have been the type who favoured tradition."