He didn't miss her look and his expression hardened. "Plans are always good." If Lucas did anything else to her, he'd suffer. Simple as that. Xavier moved to busy himself with setting the table, gathering silverware and napkins from a cabinet to distract himself.
"No, it was-" He offered a slight smile before moving to the table. "I don't mind company either. Most meals are due to plans - there isn't much time to relax during those."