"Playing with people's perceptions can be fun. Sometimes, even for me. Right now, this counts." That wasn't the source of his relief. He'll consider explaining, and probably soon. In the moment...

Yeah, he's rude. He watches to see the direction that Matt goes, so he understands the apartment's layout better, finds a protein bar that he opens with his teeth and one hand, while grabbing a pizza delivery menu with the other.

He does at least swallow before: "What do you want on the pizza?" he asks from where he's standing and does not bother raising his voice.