The fact that the mummy's one room over has occurred to Howard. Multiple times. The sarcophagus in the room, too. He keeps trying to push the thought out of his mind, even as it creeps along the corners like some sort of predatory animal. He thinks he'll be okay as long as he remembers exactly what sort of goal he has here (making sure Daniel doesn't hurt himself) and thinks of the sarcophagus as just the thing Daniel hit his head on. Not a torture machine.
Besides, he can't panic when applying sutures. His hands tend to shake and twitch when he's anxious, and that would be unfortunate for Daniel.
Howard ignores the Master's look and stays focused on the stitches. He doesn't particularly feel the need to explain John why, exactly, he lied. He just hopes it was plain enough that he's going out of his way not to implicate John in anything.
"No, I was up top looking at the gardens. Didn't see no one come or go. I came back down here to apologize for running out earlier and John was calling for someone to come help."
Re: Daniel Jackson || Sub Temple B - Sarcophagus Hidden Chamber
Besides, he can't panic when applying sutures. His hands tend to shake and twitch when he's anxious, and that would be unfortunate for Daniel.
Howard ignores the Master's look and stays focused on the stitches. He doesn't particularly feel the need to explain John why, exactly, he lied. He just hopes it was plain enough that he's going out of his way not to implicate John in anything.
"No, I was up top looking at the gardens. Didn't see no one come or go. I came back down here to apologize for running out earlier and John was calling for someone to come help."