*looks up at you again, for longer this time, his wide-eyed expression of shock saying more than any half-hearted words of demurral could* *resolutely (if a mumble can be resolute)* 'm just trying his office. Sometimes he works really, uh, late. (*and Ecthelion hasn't stayed in the office this late since they got together but perhaps?*)
*tries not to notice the way his hands are shaking when he presses the speed dial for E office and is not even attempting to smile any more (Maybe he's changed his numbers)*