Remus just nodded at that, his smile dulling slightly over the course of the following silence as he considered how to end the exchange.<br/>"Anyway," he ended up breathing, finding it to be among the poorest transition possible. He straightened his posture slightly, glancing off into the room. "Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it, but I better get back to reading."<br/>Remus eyes eventually returned to Sirius, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Hopefully I can start repaying you in chili once I hand in my paper."