( The smile he offers is a little uncertain. He hadn't meant to worry her. )

A-Ah, yeah... Everything is okay, don't worry. I'm sorry to drop by unannounced...

( He steps inside, hoping to keep the flowers hidden. Marigold runs inside, too - shaking her small body in an attempt to shake the cold off.

He feels the way that his cheeks heat up, avoiding her gaze for a moment. )

Uhm... I-I just wanted to give you something...