He pauses, looking at Demetri before leaning in and kissing him quickly. "If she comes out of her room, then yes. She...hasn't left it much since Violet fled," he admits, running a hand through his hair. "And I know. Your father...I know." He's very much aware of how intimidating the head of the Thornton clan is, though he's never met the man. He knows this mostly because of what Demetri's told him, and the way Demetri reacts to mentions of him.

He leans in again and kisses him, wanting to reassure him that he understands.