It's really distressing how he can't seem to hide the look of surprise when Tyler sits down. He expected Tyler to decline, or at least be more hesitant to do it, and yet. Well, it seems today is just full of surprises, but at least it seems to be taking a better turn.

Likewise, he shifts to better face Tyler, but he does not attempt to encroach on his space as best as the bench can accommodate. Right, he agreed to explain, and oddly he looks...uncomfortable. Uncertain, really. It's alarmingly obvious he's really off his game at the moment, and not just because of the Persim berries.

I was awoken today to find Steven in my kitchen with Hythlodaeus. Apparently the two of them have become fast friends and accomplices. He pauses a moment, realizing that really makes it seem like this particular breakdown is over that, and so he quickly adds, worry not, I am not so sensitive over aught so pitiful, but it did little to help matters.