Sun Mote Copse Family is forever

What do you mean - could be a hero? You either were or weren't. This was on tip of Elfie's tongue, when Niamh came on the stage and stole the spotlight. He shot her a "I was handling everything nicely, thank you very much"-look and stepped back. The little teenager could think all he wanted, but he still had to respect adults. And, frankly speaking, he felt a lot more respect to Niamh all because he did not know her that well and therefore had no idea, which buttons to push and what her reactions could be. 

He retreated in the background and took a seat right next to Bronco to watch the adults exchange information and deal with stuff. Deku did ring a bell - he was the soot-coloured little tramp that Wraen had brought home and who had stolen his mentor's 100% attention from him. He had let her known his discontent in the matter, but she had retorted that there was enough place in her heart for all friends. Whatever that meant. And he cheered up visibily, realizing that soon this abominable distraction would be gone and he would have Wraen all to himself again.