"Just my parents and siblings. The one playing must be my sister, though. I'm getting these to my room." He adds, taking the luggage upstairs.

"So..." Stephen starts. Entering the estate and closing the door behind him amd looking down at the group. "Theodore's friends... Which one of you is it?"

Amit blinked once in mild surprise before realizing, a second too late, that Stephen was most likely speaking about him. A faint flush immediately rose across his face, though he still managed a polite smile as he adjusted the gift bags in his arms.

"That would be me," he admitted, voice warm despite the slight nervousness lingering beneath it. "Amit Thakkar. It is very nice to finally meet you."

Beside him, Natty’s expression softened with visible amusement.

"Oh dear," she murmured lightly to the others. "He has started speaking formally. That is how you know he is trying very hard to make a good impression."

Elizabeth smiled watching the interaction, next to Natty. “Good first impressions are important.” She says, without looking away.

“Should we introduce ourselves, too?” She asks, suddenly “there is lots of us.” She adds, thoughtfully.

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"He writes a lot about all of you." Stephen continues, seemingly more calm. "A certain name showed up more than the others. I suppose I now know why." With the exact same stern expression like he was trying to burn a hole through Amit with his gaze, he extended his hand, although his tone softened a little. "Welcome to the family. I can tell you that our parents will be pleased. He gave us two conditions about dating and you meet both. They'll be relieved just laying eyes on you."

"I can tell you sir... uh... sir Stephen? That Amit and Theo are perfect for each other." Lyra chimes in, slowly coming next to Amit and gently putting her arm against his shoulders. "Not only are they really adorable, but Amit is a Virgo sun, which fits nicely with Theo's Tauro."

"Ah, astrology?" Stephen let out a chuckle. "I suppose you are Lyra."

Her eyes lit up, a wide smile curving his lips. "Oh, he talks about me a lot?"