[Sam wouldn't be the first to respond to his sudden appearance with instinctive violence, but it's for the best that he doesn't. Michael is not known for his forgiving nature and heirloom lettuce doesn't make for much of a weapon.

Michael spares a glance at the greenery but his expression doesn't lighten.]

No, I don't expect you're eager to relive our time in the Cage.

[Which isn't to say that he believes Sam won't be keeping an eye on him, just that he doubts Sam would actively choose to live in the same region. Their last experience as roommates wasn't very pleasant. More likely he was dragged here, same as the rest of them. Still, the question of whether or not he's staying—]

Working on a way to get back to your brother in between meals, I trust?

[The other one, with the intact soul, not the shell he's presently inhabiting.]