A hug? That's going to get a light pat on the back. She's not used to hugging Eliot, unless she's on medication. It would be important to point out that not being shoved off the building due to a surprise hug, is a huge compliment.

"Good. Found a place to hide. Lots of oranges. Don't like the spiders."

Wait, something else to add.

"There's a girl in the graveyard. I watch her."