Freya herself also looked surprised as Adrian casually tossed out that Charles was already in a relationship. She couldn't help giggling at the sight of James being scolded. Bringing the cup to her lips once more, her mind wondered if that thirty second rule was true. Watching the two of them come up with rather effortless solutions to what she thought would be quite the task to overcome, a bright smile graced her lips. [color=0072bc][b]"Honestly, I think the whole house would be in shambles without your combined efforts."[/b][/color] Nodding, she glanced towards James. [color=0072bc][b]"I'll need to get in touch with Charles and figure out what works best for him...As for Alex..."[/b][/color] She paused, staring at her small amount of tea left before finishing it. [color=0072bc][b]"We should meet with him sooner than later to establish what kind of relationship we want with them." [/b][/color]

The conversation air seemed to shift from business matters to one of personal affairs. Her cheeks flushed at Adrian's ability to seamlessly shift from two different topics. Catching the small look from James, she cleared her throat,[color=0072bc][b] "R-Right. Well, we uhm...we planned to tell you at the same time, as I said - but...uhm...I guess now? If we wait too long it will look as if we were all keeping it from him and I'd rather not..."[/b][/color] Setting her empty cup down, she looked to Adrian. [color=0072bc][b]"I will admit I'm not really sure how to approach Daddy. I mean, I could say 'Yes, hi - James and I are dating now' but I don't think that alone would sit well with him? You're around him all the time, Adrian. Can't you suggest...uhm...I don't know? Something? I know his plan is to have me with one of the heirs, to strengthen our namesake and all that, but...I want to be with James."[/b][/color] To be honest, Freya had no game plan for what to tell her father. She knew that she needed to at least defend her position, but...would simply saying that she...trusted him entirely, and even...well...other things.