[Understanding the switch, Gabriel's expression turns a little more serious. He might play and tease, but he knows when it's best to put that aside.]

Thorir will stand by you. He always did do what he could for Hjalti. And while it's no consolation for the way that they treated your parents, I should hope that they can look past them and see that you're blameless. [Not that they need another grandchild, but Gabriel hopes that they're sensible enough not to put their issues with the parents on the child.]

If it becomes uncomfortable, you're always welcome here. I'm sure there are others who would welcome you too.