I think if you're going to make a fresh start, now's the time.

Both of you have been influencing the people in your own ways, though. As a human... I don't really like it. [Just. Admitting that upfront.] But... I don't think it's such a bad idea to live among them and protect them, either.

It would be best if you could get to know them without smothering them, I think. They can make their own decisions about their future, but if you want to help them once they've decided... I think something like that would be okay.