Tidas wanted so badly to deck his oldest brother, but wouldn't do it in front of his father. Lawrence saw his youngest brother's simmering fury in the form of clenched fists, and knew that if he didn't intervene, then Tidas and Marco would most likely start a fist fight as soon as they were alone.
Fully knowing that it would cause issues for him later, Lawrence still suggested that Tidas accompany them back to their father's parlor. They were finishing up the final copy of the treaty with the Highlands, and 'could use his opinion' since he knew their dispositions the best. He also suggested that Skye take Shasta shopping during his absence..
Lawrence's main objective was to make Shasta feel better. She had been so excited to have a wedding since she had never imagined herself ever getting married. Deep down, Shasta never thought that someone would Want to marry someone like her, and had given up on the idea at a very young age.
