He looked up at the nudge, glad for her dropping the subject for now; he knew he probably couldn't keep this secret forever, but it certainly didn't need to come out the first day.

He chose to change the subject, writing a brief note and passing it to her.

Are you alright?

Meg had seemed okay despite what she'd been through when he'd see her last, but he should still ask her, and he probably should have earlier. He still wasn't the best at this sensitivity thing.