Alma
It's sweet. He's looking out for you. I'm just glad he's not upset about my wanting to spend time with you... I have a feeling that would be a lot worse.
People used to say the same thing about my bio-Dad and I. Which was a mixed blessing, because a lot of people found him ornery and... frankly, an ass. But I take it as a compliment, mostly, now. He's a good person, when you learn how to handle him.
Oh, no. Trust me; growing up around my Dad..s... it would take a lot more than him feeling protective of you to scare me off. It is, however, both humbling and hillarious. [The underlined is a link that gives Alma access to read Mark and Andrew's conversation.]