It's not that it bothers him so much as it's different. He's sleepy and a bit grumpy (and it might show with the lack of smile or emoting in general), and had himself thrown into research. The note pad wasn't needed.

The sorry just got a "Naw, you're fine." As he assumed she was apologizing for the sudden text. He took a breath, sitting up from where he had been leaned over and rubbed a hand over his face. "Take a seat?" He offered, his foot pushing a chair out for her.

He took a breath. Behave. Allison hasn't done anything. "I've been researching a bit of what I've heard about the lake."