He did worry that something had gone wrong with Phil's client. He couldn't necessarily figure out why that could be - Phil was a kind and charming man, and plenty well experienced, so it certainly couldn't be anything he'd done. But Jeremy knew well enough that clients could be incredily difficult to please for any number of reasons, he had enough of his own experience in that area. He just hoped that nothing had gone terribly wrong, since Phil had mentioned it was very important.

But regardless of his worries, Jeremy couldn't help feeling a little glad to see him back so soon. It wasn't that he couldn't handle closing up shop on his own, but the walk back home this late at night all alone wasn't something he was thrilled to do. And, well ... he just liked to be with Phil.

It was difficult to try and put into words exactly what it was that he felt for his employer. He was the first person he'd met in Eros, and despite his earlier suspicions, the man was nothing but gentle and caring towards him. Phil made him smile, made him laugh, made him feel safe and protected. It was hard not to feel fond of him, but was it just fondness? He couldn't tell.

"Oh-- y-yeah, sorry, I-I guess it is pretty late," he admits, gently tapping his fingers against the broom handle. Phil was still his employer, after all, he might have rules about overtime. He doesn't immediately register the way Phil looks at him, as he reaches to rub the back of his neck, but he is starting to feel fairly warm and he's not sure if it's just because of the work.

"I'll-- I'll be d-done quick, I'm almost f-finished." But, he can't help his curiosity. "Did, uh ... everything go o-okay? You m-mentioned it was important."