The fact that he wasn't cross with her was a relief. She wondered briefly what she would have to do to actually get him cross with her, since she couldn't recall it ever happening in the past and this incident seemed... particularly egregious. Not that she was going to go out looking for ways to upset him, but — sometimes it surprised her, still, how good he was.

Ophelia nestled in closer to his chest, enjoying the warmth of his embrace. "I think I can handle your mother," she joked lightly.