[She supposes it is a weird thing to ask permission for. But sometimes, people don't like children, and that's a fact of life. But her eyes crinkle with with the grateful look she gives him at his answer, and as she straightens up and tucks her hair behind her ear, she's almost buzzing with excitement.]

I'm sure you'll like them! And they'll like you, too -- I mean, you know how teenage boys can get, and they're brothers too so they might get a bit rowdy but -- Oh what am I saying -- thank you, Steve.

And oh, by the way? Feel free to take as many of those as you like. That batch is just for the house.