You came here to win favor with the Cavendishes, didn't you?

First I need to curry their favor, and win their trust.

That was one of your ploys to get in a girl's pants, wasn't it?

Vald? Good side? I think you have the wrong person.

When they left, he took off after them. Stole supplies and books from the College, I suppose as a way to ingratiate himself.