[ claire smiles, her attention finally coming up to meet his face, and sam just grins back. he is going to lean in for the hug before she can settle, but he'll make it quick enough that she can get back to her seat and start in on the plate.

he laughs, turning to the grill and the food in his hands. ]

Trouble? Me? Last I checked you were the one I needed to worry about. [ that is definitely not at all a subtle jab at the fact sam can probably guess this is her first meal of the day.

still, it's...god, it's good to see her. in person. around. ] Between you and me, I'm just glad to get out and about again, and I'm kind of a fan of all this. [ he gestures around them. ] The Draconae know a thing or two about food.

What about you?