[Although the silence is one he might even admit to being companionable, he shall avoid the topic no longer. Susato has more than earned that much, for all she's been through: an honest, straightforward discussion, however difficult it may be.
That said, he has no plans of being ungentle about it.]
Did you think I hadn't seen it?
[It isn't a question coming out of incredulity, or of judgment; it is a neutral curiosity that his tone conveys well enough.]
I only realized its origins after I awoke early this morning. [It's currently still early, so that may indicate something about the quality of his own sleep.]
we're learning together...!
That said, he has no plans of being ungentle about it.]
Did you think I hadn't seen it?
[It isn't a question coming out of incredulity, or of judgment; it is a neutral curiosity that his tone conveys well enough.]
I only realized its origins after I awoke early this morning. [It's currently still early, so that may indicate something about the quality of his own sleep.]