[Oh she was smitten. Vander was not shocked by it, but he was curious as to the interactions that led to Caitlyn and Vi forming an attachment so quickly. After all, there was very little love found between the undercity and Piltover, and it was likely to be made worse by Caitlyn's high station as well. He didn't know a lot about Piltover families, but he assumed that a trencher would upset some kind of social decorum.

She looked so nervous and lost, and he understood why with Vi's rejection. His little heartbreaker taking after her father, huh? He watched Caitlyn with the patience of a man who had experience listening to the plight of other people.] So, you don't believe she knows what she wants, or you don't want to believe she may not feel the same as you do? [He spoke gently with sympathy and understanding.]

As for speaking with her, I'm afraid I can't help you with that presently. Can I get you something to drink?