[She doesn't overlook the fact that Eleven doesn't smile back at her. That she doesn't look nearly as excited about meeting Max as Max feels about meeting her. It's not entirely surprising, considering Eleven probably didn't even know she existed before right now. Then again, she apparently just...has this kind of effect on people sometimes. Still. She's wanted to be friends with her since she'd realized Lucas wasn't making anything up about the things that happened back in Hawkins.

And now she's here and Max has a shot to actually befriend her.

Her smile fades a little at the mention of the bad men, and she hopes she didn't unintentionally make her feel bad for...anything. None of it was Eleven's fault.]

No, that's - that totally makes sense. They just missed you a lot. I'm sure Mike and Will are really happy you're here. [Especially Mike. Hell, maybe it would help him kick his bad mood.]