{ the look of relief that crosses his face is not hidden at all. he's glad that ayaka was not told directly, and it suddenly makes sense why he was able to use the spare key--why it hadn't been taken yet. }

I left her a note to say I was coming to check on you, but you should know neither of us would want you to be suffering on your own.

{ there's a pause this time, his expression shifting to a softer form of amusement, because it's a little funny now that they are here now. }

I even bought soup.

{ he'll gesture to the side of them, where there is indeed a container with soup sat inside a cardboard carry tray. } I'm honestly surprised I didn't drop it on the floor at the time-- { and that softer look is definitely turning more teasing again. thoma is never living this down. } --with the way you moaned my name as I'd entered the room.