It's both a good and a bad thing, the lack of change.

[His expression turned a bit pensive at that thought, gaze turned inward as he thought of the conversation he'd need to have with Jack very soon regarding futures and promises and responsibilities that he didn't know quite how to approach yet.

The moment was brief, and he leaned over to kiss Jack's cheek, not caring if the groundskeepers saw. If they didn't already know, he question their perceptiveness.]

Sooo you'll still say yes when I ask if you'll come round my room for some catching up? Tonight? After dinner...? Great! Because I think you really should show up.