The only reason he knew the Broderick name was from talking to Emogen. Wealth was one of those things that was nice to have, but it wasn't everything. Jonas had grown up during the Great Depression, and that made you really think about everything you valued in life. Family was worth more to him, now. Far more. "And same to you, Miss Telyn," he said, holding his hand out to her to shake. "I've only been here not even a week, and I do like it so far."
Seeing the dog peek out, Jonas smiled and waved at the dalmatian. Asher often asked for scraps of food too, but the monkey was good at sneaking what he wanted whether Jonas was looking or not. Which was precisely why his familiar stayed home most of the time, Asher was a troublemaker. "Think all animals are a bit like that," he said, shaking his head. "Want the attention more than anything else." At least, that was how it worked with Asher, but Jonas knew better than to mention having a familiar just yet. He didn't want to throw too much at the girl at once.