Benedict can't really deny the way he looks a bit proud at the compliment, whether or not it's a sincere one or just something Silver is saying to make small talk. He sips at his tea.

"Thank you. We have our little fights, but at the end of the day, we're all quite close. Normally, the children would have already eaten and been sent to bed, but mother quite enjoys spoiling them."

He turns his gaze to Silver, his smile becoming more amused.

"I have to admit, I hadn't been certain our paths would cross again, much less in these circumstances."