He wasn't expecting the hug, but returned it happily. The layers of her dress's skirt fluttered as he spun her around, finally setting her down with a smile. "Lotte! It is not a problem, I'm happy to do it." And he needed to see her. Oh, business matters were no fun at all. Though he noted the color of her face and the slight puffiness around her eyes, he decided not to mention it. If she wanted to say something, she would offer it of her own free will.
Offering her his arm, he gestured towards the doors. "Shall we? How have you been since I saw you last?"