Eivind said nothing in regards to Chrysanthemum's comment, not wanting to admit any guilt. Blue answered for them, not really denying it and Eivind was glad for the topic change. He didn't need for their parent to know any more about their sex life than they already did. Blue's mother seemed impressed about website and Eivind was glad to see his young lover get some recognition.<br/><br/>“There will be school as well. We decided this was something he could focus with on the side that wouldn't get in the way too much,” Eivind put in, Blue working on getting re-enrolled and them figuring out commuting options. It was a little easier to eat after that, everyone filling in the silence and Katherine easing up. She didn't seem like she regretted coming, at least, and Eivind was happy with a full stomach. Once finished, Katherine grabbed Blue's bowl and he tried to stop her. When she insisted Blue didn't argue and went to sit with his sisters. At the request, Eivind helped gather up bowls and silverware to bring over to the sink. He recognized it for what it was though was surprised when he was hit with an apology before more prying questions.<br/><br/>“I know how it looked and I don't blame either of you. Your son went missing and comes home with<i>me</i>,” Eivind said, smiling as he handed her dishes. “I don't fault you for wanting to protect your child. Either of you.” What he didn't like was the control Blue's father tried to exert over his mate. Eivind, for whatever reason despite his alpha status, didn't feel the need to micromanage those around him. Least of all Blue.<br/><br/>“I was surprised to hear him say it too. I was sure I was the one positively smitten and he was still figuring things out, and that would have been fine. Unexpected, but I was happy to hear it, especially knowing that Blue doesn't say anything he doesn't mean. I do hope his father comes around. I know it bothers him, but I think you're right. For now, it was good that he didn't come. It might have only caused more issues.” Especially if he came with more doubts and pushy advice as far as what Blue<i>should</i>be doing.<br/><br/>Eivind stopped what he was doing to look at Katherine, thinking over the questions.<br/><br/>“I don't really have too many expectations.” That was a very human concept. With wolves, they didn't try to hold one another with expectations. Not most of the time anyway. “I want him to be happy, successful and proud of his achievements. I want him safe, same as you do. I've no intention of trying to<i>keep</i>him. You and I both know Blue wouldn't be happy that way for long, and really, I've never been the type. I'm not<i>that </i>old, either. I think our future is going to be more learning one another. Blue said that he would get married, but is it something he wants, do you think? Honestly, it's not a concept I ever thought I'd be thinking about but I'm starting to see the appeal.” Everything was probably still moving too fast for human pacing, but Blue had said he would marry him. Before that, Eivind hadn't even considered it, nor did he give any thought to if Blue would want to be joined in more ways than they already were. For Eivind, he thought what they had was enough, though finding himself stranded out in the forest was bringing things into perspective. If something happened to him, he wanted Blue set up right.<br/><br/>“Has he mentioned wanting that sort of thing before? What sort of ceremony would he even want? Semi-private and outdoors, maybe? I wouldn't expect to just take him to the courthouse and sign some papers. No, that not the type of man I am. If I was going to do it, I would want to do it right.” Eivind would want his family present, his father included, though that seemed unlikely anytime soon. He'd have to give it some time anyway, just for that reason, and hopefully, that would be enough for him to really figure out what Blue would want.<br/><br/>“I'd want his family there supporting him. I know Blue would want that. I haven't had the best relationships with my family, but I understand it.” Pack, at least. “And I don't want there to be some huge divide created because of our relationship. It's why I invited you here. He missed all of you. It'll take some time for you to probably be okay with all of this, and to come to terms with the idea that we're serious with one another after such a short amount of time, but you're welcome here whenever you'd like to see your son. Louis, as well, so long as he doesn't come around again with the intention of dragging Blue anywhere he doesn't want to go.” Like the last time.<br/><br/>“If he doesn't want all that I'm happy with what we have now,” Eivind said, shrugging, turning to gather up any remaining things on the table that needed washing before bringing them over to Katherine.