"Hey, Mallory," Laura actually stood to greet her friend, something she didn't normally do. But she really didn't like Brian, or trust him, and she was happy to see Mallory was okay. Not that she thought Brian hurt Mallory but...
Letting go of her, Laura pretty much ignored Brian. He probably disliked her as much as she hated him, so she didn't really other with pleasantries where he was concerned. Instead she settled back into her seat, her hand finding Matt's under the table. Sometimes she thought he was the only guy she'd ever not hate. "How's the birthday girl?" she asked.