[That explanation doesn't clear up much, but it certainly sends him on a bit of a facial journey through surprise, relief, unease, and right back to uncertainty and suspicion. That...sounds kind of uncomfortably familiar. Him showing up late is a strange detail, but--
Hold on, train of thought derailed by that pitiful attempt at reassurance.]
no subject
Hold on, train of thought derailed by that pitiful attempt at reassurance.]
D-dinner?
[ oh god what is for dinner dixon ]