[And he notices. He notices the attempt to not show any emotions, the quiet. He takes a few sips of his tea in the silence, before he finally decides to speak up]

Cat said you weren't well. Don't know what happened, but she's too smart for your act.

[So was he. but he decides to let that part be left unsaid. He gives a light shrug as he holds the mug between his hands. It was still warm to the touch. He doesn't look at Allen anymore, turning his head and sparing him of someone seeing his reaction.]

I don't expect you to want to talk about what happened with me. [And that was fine. Goddess knows he has a long list of issues he never speaks about with Allen] But don't feel like you gotta put on an act for my sake.