[ it isn't a surprise that hope is also on his way back to his room! he probably stuck around the mess hall for a bit to just, idk, drink water to make up for all the yelling he did in the last few minutes. that's also probably why his voice sounds a little hoarse when he nods at harrow and quietly responds, ]

...he must keep his emotions in check very well for us to have only picked up on them while he was under extreme distress.