He had listened to you come into the room, but usually you spoke to him when you did.

You walked in and found a seat while he continued to look over papers. A routine you both developed since becoming closer. However you weren't as chatty as usual, instead being withdrawn and quiet.

He understood you could get like this, you'd go quiet and use every method you could to keep from talking.

He looked up at you. "No words for me today?"