[ Claire drapes an arm around him for a brief squeeze before giving him his space back. She's happy to be someone he can decompress with, and glad her home can be a place of comfort. She matches his smile with a bright one. ]

You'll be the first to interact with the new bees. They're a small colony so far, but it will grow. I'll make some coffee, we'll share a joint, and sit with the bees until you're ready to head home. Deal?

[ She can offer that quiet and peace, or conversation if he feels like talking, for as long as he needs. ]