"It's not so bad I guess. It isn't all miserable. I'm...sure they love me, they just aren't the most open minded folks, even after all these years." He shrugged. For as long as she was there... That sounded as though she wa already certain she would be leaving again. It was her decision, but the prospect didn't thrill him.
He was glad she had friends, but now he had to wonder what a 'Remy from New Orleans' might look like. "you know you're welcome here no matter what, as long as you want to stay. Anybody has a problem with that will never have a hot shower again."