"Oh, we manage between us," Aria replies, lightly. "Most of this country does, and that's often when they have jobs and children, I don't see why we shouldn't when there's only the two of us and the house is a manageable size."

He sets the tray down and sits beside Basil, almost protective.
"I'm glad to finally meet you, Mr. Gray. Basil has told me so much about you."