While Charles waited he was patient but also curious about what his playful sub would do. It didn't take too long for Caden to emerge, it seemed he was either well versed in the subject which was interesting in itself, or he wasn't wearing the gift. Well, his expression said it all as the pout on his face spoke more for him than the words ever could. Adorable really, but Charles wasn't one to give in to it. He took the offered key and checked visually that there wasn't anything giving Caden away. "Yes. There are all sorts of things I hope this helps you with." He remarked. While the dom might not be the teasing sort all Caden had to do was recall the way the other treated him in the office with the plugs and playing with his body to know he wasn't safe from either of them. Sure Charles had a more measured and planned approach while Alan seemed to like to push buttons as he pleased and might just leave him hanging but both appeared to like having him flustered beyond words.<br/><br/>"Yes, thankfully I checked to make sure the breakfast is still warm and set up for us. I suppose I am... apprehensive this morning but that's to be expected. There is nothing to be gained by fretting over it though and one has to press forward." Charles said keeping a relatively neutral to positive demeanor. When they made it to the dining room Alan was already there and reading over documents in relation to their case. At least he was taking this part of the job seriously and his eyes moved up tracking the two that entered. "Morning." He stated smoothly as the tension with the two men in the room was very clear but both remained on their side of the table. "Good Morning." Charles said in a reply that didn't invite any more conversation. Both stood their ground but this was not a battle of wills that was going to be won or lost with one showdown. Alan moved from taking in Charles and refraining from commenting on just how tired and how much older the man looked since the last time he saw him, to then observing Caden and his state.<br/><br/>It didn't appear that the other dom had laid into him terribly hard though he couldn't help but try to seek out any signs of discomfort the boy might be showing. He also hadn't gone easy on him last night and he was surprised any of them were standing after the physical and emotional wringer they went through. Alan looked back to the papers and wasn't about to be the first one to break the silence between them. One could at least be thankful for the fact that neither of them was actively fighting or swearing up a storm but it didn't appear anyone was going to offer an apology either.