He didn't hold on as tightly but he did keep his hand close enough that they could feel each other even without actually touching. He'd managed to compose himself just about enough though there was a faint stiffness to his own smile when the others greeted them again.

"Y-Yeah feeling all charged over here. Though won't say no to some of your cooking so don't hold back on my account." He still would occasionally throw glances back at Shionne making it clear he was still keeping most of his attention on her no matter the conversation.