[It was a kindness to be offered a beer for no reason, and Eugene glanced up from the interview he was working on writing to curiously watch the opened, chilled beer begin to gather condensation on its outside while Max flopped nearby.]

Heh, to what do I owe the honor?

[So much had happened as of late that Eugene wasn't quite sure how to settle, or where to. So he hadn't even begun to focus on the lingering brotherly affection he felt toward the other man, even if they were merely flatmates before. Taking the beer, he moved to put his work aside and focused on Max]

Don't tell me the Malnosso have done something to you that requires your needing to tell me about.

[He paused mid drink and looked a little stricken]

...You aren't moving out, are you?