[he raises an eyebrow at the 'getting better' comment, but gives her a completely innocent, no-hijinks-here smile when she gives him the side-eye]

As long as you're getting better about reaching out to people and not getting better at hiding things. [then he grins brightly]

Hey, I did ask first! [a laugh, though he cuts himself short so as to not disturb people] And I wouldn't have done it if I was worried about you being angry at me afterwards. Between you being mad at me or just standing aside and watching you burn yourself out like that?

[he gives her a lopsided smile]

I'd rather you be mad at me.