On second thought, I wouldn't mind going now. Same question for me.
Obviously the solution was to take both Tales and myself back home with you, and then tell your family that you won us at a tournament.
E: You could say "Can I keep'em? Can I? Can I? Pleeeaaassseee!" while we attempted to give our best puppy-eyed looks.
E2: Now I really want the chance to do this, regardless of who I'd be.