[He does, finally, look back over his shoulder when he hears her emerge, though he doesn't let his gaze linger. He can hear the movement of the washing machine in the distance, and he gives a reserved nod in response to her declaration, noting that the word "no" is notably absent.]
Of course. I don't mean to distract you from your work.
[He proceeds to pull two plates down from the cupboard before retrieving two forks, though he only fills his own plate for the time being. He leaves the other on the counter beside the stove for her to help herself at her leisure, and once he's plated his own pasta, he goes to sit at the kitchen table while she works on the dishwasher. Waiting for her probably wound have put unnecessary pressure on the situation, but perhaps dinner can serve as something of a peace offering.]
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Of course. I don't mean to distract you from your work.
[He proceeds to pull two plates down from the cupboard before retrieving two forks, though he only fills his own plate for the time being. He leaves the other on the counter beside the stove for her to help herself at her leisure, and once he's plated his own pasta, he goes to sit at the kitchen table while she works on the dishwasher. Waiting for her probably wound have put unnecessary pressure on the situation, but perhaps dinner can serve as something of a peace offering.]