"Elijah!" Ben got up slowly and clapped the man's shoulder. "I'm a wreck actually. It's good to see you, son. Simon..." But Simon was already rushing up the steps and gave back with another chair, his sisters moving out of the way. Alice had stopped reading and both girls greeted him. Rose gave him a rather awkward smile.
Simon put the chair down. "Sit here." And he moved back to his own seat.