[ There's surprise, a sharp little cello note, but still relief at the contact. Then, once he's reigned himself in a little- ]
Yes, Arthur, I'm- I'm all right. I didn't mean to worry you." A little quieter. "I just... got back from talking to Ashton and something came to me. Something I wanted to talk to you about."
Re: After his talk with Ashton
Yes, Arthur, I'm- I'm all right. I didn't mean to worry you." A little quieter. "I just... got back from talking to Ashton and something came to me. Something I wanted to talk to you about."