"I know Vars does. I've known him since he was a teenager."

They had a long friendship, that had occasionally ventured into other things, but Aksel is glad to see Vars happy. He hopes this will be a stable and long term relationship. Vars needed it and deserved it.

"We've had a few runaways come to us. It isn't uncommon but I'm glad you found a safe group."

Not ever street group is a safe group.

"Sure." Aksel leaned forward and refilled both of their glasses.