{ his foot lands back on the floor, which is likely a good thing as blood rushes to his face faster than either of them are likely prepared for, thoma's words catching him off guard. }

I hope you aren't implying you'd get in the shower with your boots on, Thoma.

{ he exhales, almost like he's been holding his breath since those words left the other's mouth.

then he's pulling off his coat, not even bothering to try and hang it anyway and just dumps on the floor next to his gloves and singular shoe. }

And the shower would be a little complicated right now-- { he isn't saying why yet, but the reasons are twofold. } --so let's go with bed.