CT's greeting is so warm compared to anything Carolina was expecting that it visibly catches her off guard, surprise in her expression before she can force it back to... not neutral, maybe, but wary. Despite Wash's reassurances, she still doesn't understand why CT wouldn't hate her.

At least it's only a moment of being noticeably out of her depth before Carolina recovers, taking a seat across the table from CT.

"Yes, we've gotten pretty used to one another's company." Which is an understatement, of course, but easy enough to say. "He's really appreciated the time he's spent with you, though. I'm glad you could help him settle in a little."