Theo was startled when Ernie choked, not sure what to do and pushing Ernie's tea closer when he reached for it. He had no idea what he'd done but the panic in him rose until Ernie managed to speak. "Are you okay?" he queried, first and foremost worried about Ernie, reaching out to him across the table.
He watched and still worried when Ernie calmed down and answered him. He tried to smile back at Ernie's smirk but it didn't really work when he was so concerned. "Maybe... are you sure you're okay?"