No, of course not. I would never begrudge you good company, nor would I begrudge you the return of one of your dear friends.
[She remembers, briefly, how Helios spoke of Frederic. The great Chopin. Someone he lived with before, just him and Giles and the composer. She can't let him think it was because of that.]
I remember your speaking of him before and I am glad he has returned and lives with you. I truly am. You deserve all the family in the world, Helios-
[A beat.]
All the family in the world that treats you well. A proper family, like you have ever been for me.
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[She remembers, briefly, how Helios spoke of Frederic. The great Chopin. Someone he lived with before, just him and Giles and the composer. She can't let him think it was because of that.]
I remember your speaking of him before and I am glad he has returned and lives with you. I truly am. You deserve all the family in the world, Helios-
[A beat.]
All the family in the world that treats you well. A proper family, like you have ever been for me.