Anger flashed across Ras’ features before it passed as quickly as it appeared. “I… I guess I’m just not on my game today. I’m getting emotional when I shouldn’t.” He rubbed his temples and didn’t say anything for a few moments. “Sorry. I’m just, I just have a lot weighing on my mind. More than usual.” His copy finished preparing the meal for Ibara and her mother and delivered it, but he didn’t stay to socialize this time. “If I let Ibara push me away I’ll have broken my promise to her. No, I have to grin and bear it. I have to.” Louise was picking at some more pasta and looked up at Jasmine.<span style="color: #9999ff">“Huh? Oh! Um, yeah, sure.”</span>She stood up quickly and bowed to Ras.<span style="color: #9999ff">“Thank you for the meal.”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>