[ Ky instinctively reels back, holding an arm up for defense, just in case. It isn't a bad thing to be ready to defend oneself when caught off-guard, but he'd rather not add 'pummeled by a cooking pan' to the list of unfortunate events that are already marking this cold day.

He relaxes his stance when Mei lowers her makeshift weapon. ]

If you're going to double-check, please allow me to help, [ he offers. ] It will be quicker with another pair of eyes... and it will also be my apology for surprising you.

[ It might be a waste of time, but maybe it's also better to be sure. Perhaps it's a thought fueled by denial, but he just can't believe nothing remains in the kitchen when they were all locked away. ]