Laurie was temporarily startled by the fact that a big burly bearded man had approached her, but it didn't take long for her to recognize his eyes. She found a soft little smile when she knew it was him and her nerves were temporarily relieved. Just a little.
"Um, hi." She replied softly, pushing some hair behind her ear, studying him with a frown. She decided bringing the marks up might not be the smartest thing to do, as curious and. . .oddly concerned, as she was. So after giving them a sweep, she met his gaze, chin held high. She had no reason to cower from him. . .yet.
"I'm really glad you're here." She said smoothly, voice soft with honesty. "I mean I know I don't kno you, or don't remember you, rather but. . knowing someone who cares is around helps." There, the painful part was over, she could pull past the embarrassment of that confession and get on with the night. "So. . ."