Did I say you look blank? Actually you look tired, and a little lost. Aren't we all?

[ Her tone does a dodgy dance between friendly and sarcastic, like she's on the razor's edge between warmth for Joel and making fun of him. The last bit is purely genuine though, they've all had a rough day swapping one familiar dystopia for a brand new flavor. ]

Did I catch you missing home? Apparently that's a common thing among newcomers

[ She talks with the light sarcasm of someone who doesn't miss home too terribly. ]