He shrugs in response. Does Joshua ever do anything only because he has to? Even when he takes orders, they're in line with whatever goals he's set for himself, too. "I did it because I wanted to." It wasn't even Lucrezia's suggestion, but Joshua enjoys picking out gifts, because it's fun to look for unique things, and it's not like he's ever worried about money being an issue, anyway.

Joshua stands back and watches as Stephanie goes to leave. He doesn't even understand why Cassandra is stopping her, when it's obvious he's the reason she's going, but since it's clear she doesn't want her to go...

"I make her uncomfortable. I can leave, since this is her home as well as yours. I brought you what I meant to."