Even if the movement of ears under the hood cannot be seen, Theo was still able to hear the slight shift of fabric. Something caught the hidden Miqo'te off guard. Now what that was? Oh he wasn't sure. Yet it was a little concerning. His ears folded back in concern before returning to a more upright position.

"I see you are not afraid to weaponize Alisaie," he replied instead. "You may tell her it is nothing that anyone can assist me with."

Of course Theo was clueless as to the internal struggle of the other man in the room. That shirt at least covered everything now, even if the collar dropped below a shoulder a touch. Really, this was a rare sight. Theo rarely allowed anyone to ever see him in anything less than a pristine, put together appearance. Theo offered a shrug.

"We've all been reminded, from time to time, about things that can never be. That is all this is and it will pass."