[That time he gets a much more genuine-looking smile as Ryan glances back over to him, but he continues scrubbing in silence for the time being-- if he gets distracted he's liable not to finish it, and thanks to using it as a makeshift bandage the stains are more extensive.
...he doesn't manage total silence for too long, though, eventually asking without looking up-]
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...he doesn't manage total silence for too long, though, eventually asking without looking up-]
You'll be okay, right?