It would be a lie to say Ven wasn't at least somewhat nervous about this, and it probably showed in the way he momentarily hesitated around the door frame. Despite the fact that Eraqus had been here before, each time had been a totally different circumstance, which meant they were always starting over. They were always right back to their last moments together, and the feelings surrounding them. Those combined with the events of last night... it didn't give Ven the warmest of fuzzies.

But that small smile is so familiar, and the voice is so devoid of any ill intent that it offers some fraction ofcomfort. The boy steps fully into view, though he looks a bit timid about it. His eyes roam, first to the floor, then around the kitchen. He feels awkward about looking the man in the eye right now. "Good morning, Master."

There were so many questions he wanted to ask, and Ven really was concerned about how Eraqus was feeling now that he'd had a chance to rest... but he could be patient now. Everything would come to light, little by little.