Try this
- Clarify arrival logistics and the first day’s basic needs. Leave unpacking, rest and private time visible in the plan.
- Choose one small shared moment if wanted, then discuss the broader routine after the person has settled.
A worked example
“I can meet the train and bring something easy to eat. Would you prefer a quiet first evening before we make weekend plans?”
An invented example to adapt, not a real exchange or a script you have to follow.
Before you leave it here
Do not assume either person has kept life unchanged during the absence. Rebuild the routine from current schedules and preferences.