"Precisely what I said," he answers as he picks up his cup of tea. He watches Caleb from over the rim, then lowers it again. "I will decide what is going out of my way."

Spending money is hardly out of his way at this point in his life, and his investment in Caleb is already returning, so he sees no reason not to invest further. He would prefer that Caleb not be waylaid by a problem as fixable as an inadequate wardrobe. A few new things to wear for formal occasions will hardly break Yussa.

"I appreciate your concern, Caleb." His voice is a bit softer then, more gentle. "This is the very least I can do, and I would like to do it."