[Steve's shoulders visibly relax as he watches the girl relax and the electricity fades away. As she comes closer, he tucks the table leg up under his left arm and offers his right hand to shake.]

Nice to meet you, Ava. I'm Steve.

...It's not my house; not sure it's anybody's house anymore. Just looking for some shelter. You're welcome to stay here, too, if you like.

((Been spending the past few days reading up on things. There's a LOT, it's kind of intimidating. But it looks hella fun!))