[It honestly wouldn't be the first time that someone has nearly enacted violence against Hughes for teleporting in on them. He's wiping his nose, but he brings up his free hand to try to fend off the missed blow. He hadn't meant to startle anyone and...oh great he doesn't even recognize who this person is. Maes lowers the handkerchief.]

Sorry, sorry. [He sniffs, he hates not being able to breathe through his nose.] And not usually...there's a bit of flu going around and it doesn't really mix well with the ability Astoria gave me.