"Ah no, my sister seems to have a fondness for those. If my comment sounded like one, I do apologize." [It seems like Theo will do whatever he can to make Steve comfortable, placing both hands in his lap calmly, sitting there in a relaxed state..]

"I already had plans for you before this meeting. And, I must admit, that birthdays are an important thing to celebrate, from what my research indicates." [It seems like the velvet room resident has no idea how his comments can be seen as creepy or foreboding. But, he has a smile on his face, so that means good things, right?]

"Nonsense. I merely wish to give you a nice present."