Heh... little accent slipping out. That's adorable. "Now, now. I'm very adept at... multitasking." He leans in to whisper that last word, then places a little kiss just below the ear. "I took in the children because they needed someone to care for them. Magpie and I... well, our connection is very weird, incredibly messy, and decidedly platonic. As much as he means to me, no one could ever replace you."

He gives another kiss on the lips just to emphasize that fact. "...Also, the accent is incredibly cute."