I'm pretty sure the delinquent brother was fully thinking he was helping our ML out in his own dumbass way.
And FL's Dad being such a paper tiger felt pretty on-brand as well, all told.
I don't think the family's fully getting in their way, especially as our Main Pair spoke up pretty much immediately where appropriate and shut down any shenaniganry or misunderstanding.
Honestly for how shy they both are at times, this is some wild progression in their relationship considering how it started.
Awesome to see. Thanks for the TL work.