[His smile brightens upon seeing Fenris and he offers a little wave too as the elf joins him. Steven eyes that large pint of wine of all things, though he isn't one to judge. He knows Fenris well enough by now to understand his preferred drink.]

Please, it's no bother. [He waves a hand dismissively though it's clear he's eager to talk, his smile warm and friendly.] I don't mean to corner you either, really, but our last meeting was so... unfortunate and brief, and you're my friend, so I wanted to check in.