[G'raha greets the man pleasantly, introducing himself in turn before turning to Val and holding his hands up defensively, mischief in his eyes]

It won't be my fault if something comes up, you know as well as I the odds are high that it will. You're too much in demand, my friend, though of course the other Scions and I will be happy to take care of what issues we can so that you have more time with your family.

[He smiles impishly]

Or you can go and save the day and I shall be the one to collect tales of your younger days. I'll write them down for you.