[ her deadpan humor certainly lands; klaus lips curl and he dimples, glancing away at the swaying, spinning couples. ] Well before then, I assure you. [ is he bragging about his age? yy he is

but the amusement in his eyes fades quite naturally, though a touch of his smile lingers. in its place is a moment of hesitation before he goes on, somewhat sobered and fully sincere. ] I like the idea of having family you choose, who will stick by you through thick and thin.