A shadow fell over where you stood frozen in place: tall, immaculate suit still pristine. Norman loomed beside now without sound until his gloved hand reached past yours to steady that same damn vase properly himself while staring down at expression on face instead looking anywhere else but directly back up again after few seconds silence stretched taut enough snap under pressure...

“Careful."

Just one word spoken low so only could hear him clearly despite noise around them both; command wrapped around concern though wouldn't admit aloud even if asked point blank what exactly meant by saying such thing right here today where entire household watching every move made next?