It didn’t take long for Martin to become absorbed in his work, but he glanced up and grinned when he saw who called him. “Hey Theo, you alright?” It wasn’t really a question.
Just in case, Martin scooted over on the settee to make room, but didn’t ask Theo to sit. He tried not to say things to him that might sound like orders to Theo’s ears, but he thought the gesture probably sent the message that he was welcome.