[Saaaame bestie- oh wait, this is a new face!]

Yes, you! [Patting the seat next to him,] Sit down, sit down!

[Presumably once Steinbeck does that...]

I'm having a great time! It's always nice to see everyone in one place like this. Speaking of which, it's a pleasure to properly meet you! You were at the Hot or Not competition, right? [He raises a hand to his chin and squints like he's giving Steinbeck a once-over.] Johnny, was it?