Lee is expecting an approach when he hears the door opening, but after a few lingering moments of silence, he finally twists to cast a glance behind him. Just Ellie in the doorway, and he lifts his hand in brief greeting to her. A moment after, he shuts the book in his lap, rolling his shoulders in an attempt to relax the strain.

"Wondering if you'd stop by. How are you doing, Ellie?"