[He's not expecting company, but he really shouldn't be surprised. He'd seen a few people milling about, no doubt coming to check in on their loved ones too. Is it a little odd and perhaps a little rude? Maybe, but there's nothing about the stranger that causes alarm bells to go ringing off in his head.]

You're probably right about it being safer, but honestly? I'm a little overwhelmed and a familiar face might make it a little less... freaky.

How're you holding up?