Percy had noticed Vax's disappearance but hadn't credited it with anything. Vax often disappeared without a word and just as often reappeared after accomplishing whatever task he'd decided on. The meal continued without his presence and wasn't disrupted until his return. With the blonde.

He was not so rude as to snub Vax'ildan's guest. She'd been invited and accepted.

But after several minutes, as the dinner resumed, he leaned back and around Vex and tapped Vax on his shoulder, then gave him a significant skeptical look.