Blaise practically rolled his eyes at her request so that it just seemed like he blinked and ended up looking in a different direction. He was almost certain he could keep Theodore from talking if it came down to that, and if he really cared about it that much, he wouldn't even get Theodore's help in the first place. It wasn't that difficult to get around if he needed to.
He turned to her completely when she took his hand and she was right in her assumption. Things felt a little strained now, but he knew that would dissipate in a few days, or so he hoped. His free hand wrapped around hers and he gave her a tiny smile.