Elijah could be completely clueless sometimes, but he could tell genuine sincerity in Rose when she saw him and instantly hugged him. It felt good to know he wasn't hated. He hugged her, even after feeling the basket sling into him. It was easy to ignore to give his friend the return hug he didn't know she needed.

"I'm happy to see you too! I'm... alright." He honestly wasn't worse off, and for the moment it felt like rumors had died down at last. "I can not complain. How about you? Having a busy day ? Is married life being easy on you?" He knew a little and felt ashamed at having not checked on her sooner. He certainly had no inkling to all that had happened to her. "I know you've always had a hectic time. Wasn't sure how much followed you into the new life." He said with a smile, just trying to talk on what he had hoped was a pleasant subject.