Steve nods in understanding of how that happens in families as children get older, but truth be told, he doesn't understand it at all, he just knows that it's a common thing that does happen. The rock is large enough for them both to sit comfortable so he moves over a bit to make room for her if she'd like to sit down.

"I don't mind it all. Pull up a rock and make yourself comfortable." His smile is warm and welcoming, thinking the company would be nice. "My name is Steve, Steve McGarrett. I haven't been here overly long, a couple of months maybe, but you don't look familiar... You didn't arrive during that storm did you?"