[ ryouma is a bit surprised to see the tea waiting at first, only to realise that he probably shouldn't be. to say that sannan has better manners doesn't make him particular special, seeing as that's an extremely low bar, but deciding whether or not to stick to them is certainly a choice. ]

See, now I'm gonna think you're serious, seein' as this was a very forward thinkin' style at the time!

[ he will be flattered, thank you very much. if anything, he sees the strain, and as usual, he's just... rolling right along like everything's the same as always. this is how you dispel tension, right? ]

In any case, y' ain't gotta worry about entertainin' me as a guest. Seems sorta mean under the circumstances.

[ he's not going to be grim, but this doesn't look easy, so he's trying to be sympathetic. ]