"Swilla, you take Gutter. I know you're newer here, but I trust you. Lane, you don't understand what it's like to not be able to see your family easily, what with all the extra legs you picked up. You take Goldie. Otto, you need to tell Majestrix all your best jokes so he can share them when he travels away. And Ylva, you've got Otho. This is the most important one."
He looks her in the eyes. "You have to make him feel welcome and not offended, AND not let him offend YOU even though he's a Nock-on-wood."
"I'll help Pudge in the kitchen, he can make cookies with me and my knight. And Lily is already on duty."