There, he really settles on Jack's appearance as his own expression shifts to one of concern. He starts to take a step forward - and some kind of realization comes over him as he stops himself before he instinctively moves closer to Jack.

"You must have a lot to catch up on," he starts slowly, a knit at his brow. "And you probably want to relax -"

He turns, picking up the large book from his bed and closing it shut with a dull thud, tucking it under one arm.

"I should bring this back to the library." A nod to both of them, a small smile to Jack. He starts to step by them to get through the door, clasping his shoulder. "I'll come back later to get my things, that way you two can have some privacy."