"I might need some time with the earphones afterward." The noise-cancelling ones. He's rather fond of them.

He tries his best to reach a level of calm. It's a sadder level than his usual by far, more resigned, but at least he's not about to cry. "Okay. But before we try anything else...I think I just need a night off. I'll get dinner first, though."

That attack had shaken him. He'd be happy to rest here and cool down.