"Of course," Stefan replied, placating. "You are, of course, not at all responsible for his comfort and well-being, and not at all defensive about people questioning your decisions." The last might have been said a little sarcastically, but the vampire hadn't had blood in over two days. In his view, he should be given a fucking medal for politeness.
"I'll leave you to it," he added, quickly, before she could reply. "Please give my highest regards to your grandmother, and thank her for the invitation. It has been...quite illuminating."