[He could just leave. There's no compelling reason to stay apart from manners. Unfortunately, manners are an important part of John's life. The doctor stands abruptly, but it's to stalk into the kitchen. He pulls down three bowls and splits the fruit salad up among them. Royce and Alfie have bowls set down in front of them with a little more force than may be strictly necessary. The forks that John grabs next are practically thrown at them before John sits back down and spears a piece of pineapple in his own bowl.]
You have a lovely house.
[Look at him changing the subject through gritted teeth.]
no subject
You have a lovely house.
[Look at him changing the subject through gritted teeth.]