[ listen - the priorities are clear, here. food is obviously most important and if that is what will pull her, they are already starting off on the right foot. and while yes, sam had indeed planned on the rest of that equation falling into place, he's not going to blame anyone else here for having more immediate focuses on the food.

because sam has missed the food. and whether or not all this is real doesn't nearly matter as much as the fact that his titi's jambalaya has been simmering on the stove for hours now, and it tastes so good he kind of wants to cry.

plus - it doesn't matter that they're strangers. sam actually kind of likes it more, that they are. himeka approaches with bags upon bags and smiles in greeting and sam is immediately at her side, trying to take any of the bags from here that he can. ]

Of course! Here, let me help- [ please let him help he's not going to stop until he gets at least one bag, if not three, out of her hands. he smiles at her and turns to walk towards the house, the kitchen, which is exactly where he assumes she would like to go. ] And don't worry- a lot's been happening. I'm glad you could make it all the same. You're free to nap wherever, as long as you let me have a bite of whatever it is you're planning to make with all this...