This time, with little sparkles of bubbling irritation: And they think he is making this more complicated than needed.

Does he want to be around Grimmchild, given the chance? Does he not? Currently, he has the option and time. They do not know if this is common or not.

They have other duties right now. In his place, had they family with knowingly-limited time to spend on, they would take it.

While they would prefer knowledge, if he doesn't want to, he doesn't have to, they will not force it even if displeased. This is not a dance. This is not a battle. Stop dodging. That's it.