He gives her a nod, his expression more comfortably aloof once more. The mask was comfortable, he was getting used to not wearing it around the Nein, around Caleb and Beauregard, but Mimi was a stranger... it's easier.

Essek looks at Caleb, not minding the other's touch in the slightest, even welcoming it, before nodding again. "Yes, take your time, we should be around for a while yet." Reaching up, he gently touches Caleb's hand and gestures for them to leave, coming to a float before moving to do just that.