[Well, whether he believes it or not, it seems to relax him a good amount - at least, as much as something literally made of metal can give off that impression, you know how it goes. His demeanor is easier, anyway.]

I'm glad to hear it, darling! Tensions are high enough as it is without dragging Alphys into it.

...Particularly with some people being interested in the butcher block over there. Was there something wrong with the knives earlier?

{...You know, the knives you were staring at when he came in.]