[ All the tension welled in him seems to hitch at the mention of what still needs to be done. ]

There's still time, if you want to go back.

[ He hadn't been so quick to leave either, and probably wouldn't have, if not for the misplaced festivities. Hesitation flickers plainly in his gaze with nothing to obscure it. ]

Your skills would probably be put to better use there also, unless you're certain.