Sam turned as she approached and nodded, her words making him grin. "Yeah. I just got here today, and --" He waved a hand at the party. "this is a bit much for me, for just arriving. I knowing nothing about the place, the people, or the reason we're here, and that little meet and greet didn't answer near enough questions, so..."

He paused, realizing he was babbling and justifying himself on something she hadn't asked and internally facepalmed, and smiled apologetically. "Sorry. I'm Sam. When did you get here?"