:: action :: ota
The hug is unexpected but not unappreciated. After the initial stiff response that usually accompanies an impromptu embrace with him, he relaxes and hugs her back for a brief moment.
"A valid concern, Ms. Tyler." Yes, he knows she prefers him to call her Rose, but they are in a public venue surrounded by people. It's an environment in which decorum wins out over familiarity with Jean-Luc. "I was concerned about your well-being as well. Quite jarring to wake up to a completely different environment."