"Oh, are you back? I've been keeping track since you took your medication to see how long it takes to work. That's pretty quick." Richard said, pulling out his phone and making a few notes. Andrew felt his face flush as Maxwell continued to pat his thigh under the table.
"It didn't appear to be that bad of a reaction. He's had worse ones before, but thankfully I was around this time. Andrew does find the most relief when he smells my scent." Maxwell told him and Richard nodded.
"Do you think it was a trauma bond?" Richard asked, and Andrew flinched and Maxwell froze. Richard realised what words had left his mouth and he jerked up, his eyes widening. "Oh! Sorry, I wasn't-it's just a common question we ask during trials. Sorry." He muttered, clearly embarrassed but Andrew swallowed.