"I'm glad you understand, Fabian." He said to the boy, smiling slightly and turning his attention back to his meal, taking a swallow from his wine-glass. "Taking care of you is not always the easiest of duties, for either of us. But I'm glad you have taken some of the responcibility onto yourself."
Augustus offered their guest a faint smile as she spoke, "Georgina, you flater my abilities. But thank you. And if all else fails, you could simply threaten to disown him if he continues to write such terrible books."