[the purposeful stride and the general feeling of attention gets his heart going, but it sinks again as he sees, well-- not who he wanted to see exactly. Still he tries not to look too disappointed]

Well, I appreciate it. [he does order a bit of a large dinner, such as it is, he's getting used to a sort of downgraded meal plan, before turning his attention to his new crew member]

You're much more intimidating in real life, I have to say. Of course some wear overt intimidation well and others have a more subtle approach.