They aren't shouting or even glaring at each other, which already puts this in the small collection of basically positive interactions they've had as adults.

"Hey," Nate answers, and the warmth in his voice means the same thing. Glad to see you're in one piece. There's a hint of a smile of a smile there, though it's cautious - the last time he'd seen Scott, he hadn't really been in his right mind, much less in any position for a conversation.

"Hard to avoid the crowds here, huh?"