He had not expected Rodolphus to actually answer his question of his whereabouts, which was why his answer was not surprising. Nodding, Theo walked with him to the door, not surprised to see the elf suddenly appear at the exact right moment.
'I will tell her so, and we look forward to seeing you,' he said warmly before taking his final leave and exiting out into the deserted village once more but Disapparating before he had to look at the devastation. He had letters to write, to Draco and Potter, but before he could write anything he needed to think things through carefully.