[Finn nods, wary at first but with gradually greater confidence as the new boy continues speaking. That makes sense. Way more sense than telling her to wait here did, actually. For all the stress of his mistake still clearly hangs on his expression, Finn at least manages to toss an appreciative smile toward the guy.]

...Yeah. Smart. I'll go check, thanks!

[And just like that Finn's gone the same way he came, in a flurry of energy that stands in sharp contrast with his sleepy appearance. Quiet briefly returns to the newly-scrubbed kitchen, but it's short lived. Before more than a moment can pass, the teenager jerks his head back around the door with one more parting thought:]

But hey, if some girl named Iris comes back through here, tell her to meet Finn Mertens at the infirmary!

[If Iris was about to react to that, he wouldn't get a chance. Finn's gone. That is, until--]

Looks nice in here by the way, man. Hella spruced.

[This time, Finn lingers long enough to shoot the new kid a thumbs up before moving to depart once again. For real, this time.]