Ah, then you're a Rosfield already. --in stubbornness, of course. It is a family trait, I'm afraid.

[ But one he isn't at all sorry for. Their father had been quite stubborn, too, according to their uncle. He laughs quietly, tilting a gentle little grin back at Luca's sheepish smile.

But then, it softens. How could it not, with a thanks like that? ]

I am glad for it. Truly. It would be quite unfortunate if I made a bad impression on my brother's sweetheart, after all.