[ To his credit, it doesn't take Tsumugu's brain long to catch up to reality. He sets the bucket down and moves to meet Aikuro halfway, his mouth moving up a little at the corner. ]

I was helping you get started on your shower early.

[ He pauses, eyes flickering over Aikuro. ] You weren't here the last time I was dropped into suburbia. [ Tt had only been a couple of weeks, but he'd have noticed his sort-of boss. ]