Kurt can't help but crack a smile, his own projection of earnest warmth towards a dear friend. At the same time, he's trying to place the timeline of her haircut, whether her outerwear is something he remembers or something new. That line of questioning is secondary now, so he'll leave it as unmentioned.

"I'm happy to see you, as well, even if the surroundings are unfavorable," to put it mildly. Crisis is not unusual for them, nor is being picked apart, but Duplicity's particular brand of trouble is... Ach.

"I'm sure I know the cause of your tension. I'm not sure how to best help, but I wouldn't leave you by yourself."