Without further delay, Dustin opened the door and there was Robin.
"Oh, at last! Hi, Rob".
"Hi, Dust".
"I'm sorry to be late, but leaving my house was quite an odyssey".
"That's okay. I have to warn you, though, coming here tonight could also turn into an 'odyssey'.
"I know, and I'm ready for everything".
"Cool. Well, we cut the cake already, but Rowan is still awake, so..."
"Is he? I'm relieved to hear that", Robin said, cheering up.
"By the way, I brought him a present. It's nothing big, really, I hardly had time to run to the mall and... Well, I hope, he likes it".
"Thank you, I'm sure he will. Now, if you don't mind, I'll put it on the table with the other presents while we proceed with the proper introductions".
"I-Introductions?" Robin muttered.
"As you may know, the whole family is here today, and although it's late, mom refuses to leave without meeting you".
"Really? I thought none of the Shens wanted to hear from me, except you, of course".
"Ah, you don't know the Shens... Anyhow, get ready. Like I told you, this might get a little intense".
"And please, anything my mom says don't take it personally. She's just worried about Juliette's welfare".
Robin gulped. He hadn't come prepared for a family trial, but what choice did he have? He wanted to assume his responsibility, to support Juliette and Rowan at any cost, and that was what he would do, even if it meant being judged at the Shens' court".
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