[ Oh? The words make Joshua brighten, and he lowers his mug from his lips. To think of Luca thinking that far ahead already... ]

Oh, of course. I completely understand. And likewise, if the two of you are to be so tied, you are also family. Though, I am already keen on doing a great deal for you.

[ The smile that he gives Luca is entirely genuine, bright and full of a brand new sort of affection. A brotherly kind, almost. Not quite the same as his affection for Clive, but... Luca makes Clive happy. How could Joshua not also be happy? ]

But, family aside, you are also my friend. One that is very dear to me, for a multitude of reasons.