Alive, hm? A shame that had become a declaration of reassurance. It was good to hear Rubedo had survived the ordeal from the other night, but he couldn't imagine how much damage the poor boy may have suffered. Even if he was alive, he likely wasn't well. Nigredo was most probably taking care of him. In which case, Klavier probably shouldn't be holding him up like this. At least, that's what he thought until the boy answered.

Had he simply refused the offer, Klavier would have just left it be. He could fully understand not wanting others around when dealing with brothers, and to be frank, the idea of being anywhere around Albedo made him far too uncomfortable for words. Needless to say, he wasn't up in arms to argue. Nigredo's reaction, on the other hand, was a different story.

He remained silent while watching Nigredo, purposely so. It was apparent something was very wrong. The boy was upset about something. Something involving his brothers or the act of visiting them with the man in tow. Had it concerned any other subject, Klavier wouldn't have hesitated in asking what the matter was. In remaining silent, however, he granted Nigredo a courtesy. And an option.

Klavier's expression was that of concern and voiced the obvious question without need for words. Saying nothing somewhat pushed for an explanation to fill the silence, but it also left the boy with the chance to switch subjects should this one be too uncomfortable to discuss with an outsider. Should the child choose not to answer, he wouldn't push for one. The elder man understood the plight well enough to offer this. Filial discomforts were best left private. He also trusted if it was something extraordinarily severe as opposed to just distressing, the boy would mention it.