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"... but if I don't promise however will you know I'm behaving myself?" Promises were a serious thing with Jeremiah. They were not made lightly because if he promised then it was going to be that way, no matter what.

Still he was pleased with her reaction to the gifts, sitting back in his chair and chuckling. "I thought the standing offer was that your father would adopt me?" As both Leila and Eve were aware of the nature of his father Piers. The man had, at no point, ever really had a good word for Jeremiah and openly was opposed to everything he was (and his friends as well).

"If we go by how long my hair has been silver," that look of mirth and amusement was still there in his bright eyes, "then I am much older than you." He chuckled a moment later before speaking once more. "... in all seriousness, you two are dear friends, Leila, and deserve things like this. Especially for special occasions." Such as a new house and new residents.

It apparently was that special of an occasion because Jeremiah was meeting her for the hug and returning it.

In fact there was even an extra squeeze involved. "If your nephew doesn't mind, he can help me bring in the dining set from the car." Then Jeremiah pressed a kiss to Leila's cheek, another rarity (and usually reserved for Eve), and let her go with a soft smile.

He clearly was in a mood. A rare and barely ever seen mood.