[ emma, of course, doesn't miss the little shift in his expression with the addition of "mister" to his name, but, well, that's part of the fun, if she's honest. he reacts, but not in such a way that she'd find it harmful or problematic; just enough that she knows it rankles him a touch, and that makes her smile.

the question, though, that gives her pause. not because she has to consider whether or not they're reconciled, but mostly that he'd asked it in the first place. ]

...I'd say we are.

[ her smile is a little softer as she watches him shuffle the cards, not expecting eye contact or more than this acknowledgment. ]

So long as you can do me the kindness of not up and disappearin' for so long. I'd appreciate that.

[ she'd found his absence unpleasant, even at just a week, and it had been so...uncomfortably quiet without him in the house — or at least without him making himself known. he'd obviously been hanging around, just without letting her catch a glimpse of him.

she gives a pointed little nod, then turns from faraday to wander towards the kitchen and start herself some dinner. ]