She took him standing up over her as an invitation or acceptance, since she slid her tiny arms around his frame and hugged him. Sook meant to build bridges, to put the past behind them and focus on a new future as respected friends. Maybe she could even get Nigel to accept Hannibal as a presence in her life, one day.
"I think you're kinda right on that one." Sook smiled and hugged him for a little longer than was necessary.