She gives him an approving little nod when he sits down. It's really fine with her, so long as there's no actual touching. She likes people nearby but not in her personal space.

Hey, it's all good with her, she loves to cook. It helps pass the time, and like she said, there's food at the end. She flips to the last card, looking it over. "Hmm. I'll start with this one then. It'll be fun to try something new."

She waves the cards a bit to help the ink dry while he's talking. "Oh, you've been here before? That must help. And having a friend waiting for you. You're lucky."