Roxy Jenkins' departure back then was no accident, and Tobias Perkins knew that this girl had wings too big and was destined to fly to faraway places.
So at the time, he chose to let her go and bless her, and after meeting Olivia Taylor, he put it all behind him.
Over the years, Roxy Jenkins' wandering took them farther and farther apart, until Roxy finally went abroad, severing all contact between the two.
International, what a great refuge.
But, this time Roxy Jenkins triumphantly returned home, brandishing her award.
He knew Roxy, she had now gained fame and fortune, as well as power and wanted a piece of love too.
Tobias Perkins wasn't unaware of Roxy's current attitude; she was clearly trying to flirt with him, trying to develop the same kind of relationship they had before.
Tobias Perkins would not oblige Roxy, but now, Roxy really was a better option.
Their interaction did not require acting and could make Olivia angry.