[It takes Yuan more time than really it should, to come up with an answer. They're both terribly earnest, enough so that any of his doubts about whether this might be some long-game sabotage aimed at the half-elf are short-lived. They asked sincerely after Kratos. And Aibhlinn, or perhaps more than her, both noticed and cared that something was wrong.]

[It's an offer of genuine help and Yuan finds he's unexpectedly struck by it. After several moments he stands aside to let them in.]

I'll do the urgent part of the shopping myself; it won't take long.

I[He knows exactly what he needs and where. And the diffusers are going to need to harmonize with the rest of the house besides. There are only so many things Yuan will delegate.]

But if one or both of you wouldn't mind staying--