[That reaction to him is even more alarming, and Simon is quick to shake his head, brow knitting high over bewildered eyes. He forces himself to unclench, to let his hands come away from his center and clearing his throat to try and talk it back through, and maybe convince Markus not to look at him like that.]

No, no you didn't do anything wrong, I'm just not used to people being so close to me, that's all, you just. Startled me. That's all.

[Completely breezing past his own initial apology for offering suggestions. Even if Markus had asked for his opinion, he still feels as if he's said something out of line. Especially with that reaction.]