He stays where he is, moving no closer so as to respect her space. His presence wasn't often welcome these days, and considering more often than not he was a harbinger of bad new, he couldn't blame those he visited.

His shoulders drop just briefly with a sigh at her greeting that's not exactly friendly, but she isn't dismissing him. His posture straightens immediately and he nods.

"Jackson Briggs informed me that you would not be coming to the signing of the treaty."