There had been a moment of 'omg why is the ghoul on me' before James was hauled off of by Mab and Rook was saved from having to awkwardly pat the ghoul on the back. Sometimes it was like having an over eager puppy. Which might explain Mab's putting the collar on him so much.
Then the Toreador word was being brought up and Rook couldn't help but roll his eyes because he knew that wasn't going to not be an issue anytime soon. "It's fine. We talked. Yes, there are abandoned childer, but I think the issue why is one the raven may be uniquely able to handle." Rook reached up and ran his fingers through his hair. "It's taken me this long to find a potential mate to be interested in even though the longing has been there. Have a little faith that that I know what I'm doing."