[That chuckle gets Sam's crooked little grin, since hey; a positive feedback loop of encouraging interaction is probably the best thing two strangers can get out of a situation like this one---even if they aren't exactly strangers anymore. They are now acquainted, and as of the words 'Shitty Space Situation,' (with their capital letters clearly audible,) on the fast track to 'friends.' Having her attempted handshake co-opeted into investigation does nothing to detract from that, since it's the sort of thing she's come to almost expect.]

Nice to meet you, too. What were you up to before Sudden Space Bullshit? Generally before or right before; either way, I gotta ask because it looks like you've seen some business. [that cracked helmet you have? duly noted] And because once you've said your piece, I'm going to bitch a bit, and then... I dunno; we can continue to sit here, talk over our Or Whatever options, and possibly trip people even though that's not nice.