The reassuring smile from Seras bolstered his confidence slightly, but whatever sign of alleviating tension Walter had was instantly wiped away at his partner's teasing and replaced with a glower in the older vampire's direction, which in turn faded with similar swiftness from his features once Integra addressed him.

He was back to nervousness.

"I wanted to."

He pauses, thinking a moment to himself before adding. "I can return them to the kitchen, if you'd like."