The startlement is there for certain, and Teren pauses mid-grasp as her eyes widen in recognition. She's never seen the man before, but she's heard the name.
"Oh, it's you," she awkwardly says after a few moments, withdrawing her hand. "...such being the case, you may want armor a bit heavier than that." The observation isn't unfriendly, but it does accompany a wince. "What's brought you here? Thought you'd find a new army to desert?"
She actually smirks-- there's no real vitriol in the question, but it was clearly meant to be a jab.