He nods back, glad for a mutual connection. It would be awkward were Lydia to just be fulfilling something he hadn't realized he'd needed. This is nice.

"You know, you might be my first new friend. If it wasn't lights-out soon, I'd say we should celebrate." His smile comes back in full force. It's nearly painful, how genuine Ray is. All of his emotions sit on his sleeve on display for the world to see.