[ Aw come on, no need to just say it so bluntly. Jion pouts slightly, voice lowering to something like a reluctant mumble. ]

I mean, I know I’m pretty bad at lying, but it’s not like I’m used to people just showing up without warning.

[ It’s a low-key gripe to himself, mostly. But he also knows he’s not in the position to be complaining much, so. ]

Um, anyway, I’m fine. Sorry for that whole, um, thing. But it’s not a big deal, you just startled me when I was cleaning up, I was about to go throw it out. [ Hence the unlocked door. ] Did you, um, need anything?