[Startled, Devero jerks up and around at the sound of a voice. The person he sees at the end of the stairs is so unexpected that it takes him a moment to parse the meaning of the actual words.]

No, I-- I didn't even realize you were there. [Is he staring? He feels like he might be staring, and gives himself a little shake. Smile, Devero.] No worries. Were you needing this room?