Greg repeated the name dutifully; some habits, like taking directions, were hard to break. And if Greg was anything, he was a follower for the most part, all of his life really. It didn't bother him, being corrected in his own place; he was more concerned with Theo and his state of mind.
Putting an arm around Theo's thin frame and letting his hand rest against Theo's lower back, Greg gave a small sigh before speaking in an encouraging tone, "So, how's the visit going? I thought you might like a cup of tea," he said, addressing Zach and Theo, "It's bloody brilliant of you to come over, Zacharius. Really," he said as he sat with Theo,"How are things? I guess you are working. What are you doing?" Greg asked, steering the conversation gently towardS normal things