[That small show of reassurance is enough to make Sorey grin, instantly brightened up; it seems to be the general effect Mikleo has on him, one way or the other.]
Hey, what's that supposed to mean? [He knows very well what it's supposed to mean... and he definitely never slacks off! Ever.
His "hmph" dies down quickly enough, though, and he nods, shifting the book he's holding to another, that one depicting instructions on how to build a bird house.]
I wanted to start this today, but I guess like this it'd be difficult.