[More like I caught her red handed, Ajax thinks to himself as he takes another bite of his soup. He understands what Aether is laying down for him- they definitely didn't get the chance to get through everything, not as if an hour would be nearly enough time. He nods back to Aether with understanding, returning to his food and ignoring Lumine for the moment.]

You two don't mind if I take the spare bedroom down here then, yes? Climbing up the stairs earlier really took it out of me.

[Hopefully in a few more weeks the soreness would go away completely, and a little further out after that he'd be able to ditch the walking stick while his leg finishes healing. He can't wait, it's already bad enough he feels almost like an invalid.]

Why don't I leave you two alone while I move my things into the house after dinner. There is the rest of the teapot to explore, and I might go have a little chat with our icy friend out there to see if it'll help me with my leg.