I'm sure he thought sending the newlyweds would paint a rosy portrait of the family, don't you think?

( Which is to say, it's all about appearances with him. Not that Kiritsugu cares!!! If they were to be chastised for bailing the party, well, it's Acht's fault for sending the two family members with the least interest in being here.

When she places a kiss against his forehead, he simply leans forward, murmuring against her neck. )

Don't you think our hosts would become angry with us for, ah, canoodling?

( He teases her, nuzzling and tickling her with his stubble. )