The performances the pair of them have prepared for when dealing with the rest of the world fall flat once they must play across from each other. At this rate, it is only a matter of time before some secrets are exposed to the world.

Tuo's pleasantly secretive smile falls away immediately when he meets Dain's eyes, and the name that comes unbidden out of his mouth truly cannot be helped: "Anja--"

No. Shit. He closes his eyes and swears a Saaristomeren oath softly under his breath. Then he steadies himself and starts again. "I came to see Lorne, if he is up to receiving visitors." Which he must be, as you are here, his eyes clearly communicate.