Louis offered him a little smile in return, only a touch hesitant, but was relieved that nothing seemed to be amiss. If word hadn't gotten to him about Louis' behavior the other night, then all the better.
"I was," he said, "but it's good to see you, too. It really hasn't been that long since I've seen everyone, but I know it's different for you lot, so I'm trying to get 'round to see everyone. Eventually."