"Charles is like their big brother, or their father. They treat him like their father most of the time - Nathan especially. He throws tantrums when Charles says no to him, and he pouts when Charles puts his foot down. Toki sees him as some sort of frightening robot or something like that... Toki's elated, right now. Apparently, things are in motion that set off my family's conception. The younger Skwisgaar wound up being his after all. It's very romantic." He shrugged one shoulder.
"So, it occurred to me earlier today that even though you were raised by Brenda, I know utterly nothing about what you like, what you do." Taking another bite of his cake, he looked up at her with a look that was mostly a question.