He's kept the debateably odd habit of wearing a mask in public for about two years now, which is plenty of time to learn to give people the missing facial cues in body language instead. So when he sees Jae's wave he grins widely, tipping his head in what passes pretty well as glad recognition.

He's over in just a few seconds, inviting himself to slide into the seat next to him and immediately pointing to his drink. (No use wasting time.)

"I do hope you haven't paid for that yet."