[Hughes senses that there's more here than just a timid nature, but he's not going to push the case. His priority right now is getting him back to an okay place. Or as okay of a place that he can get to.]

Hey, that's okay; these kinds of things aren't for everyone. [He's guessing his friend is back home if they aren't here with him.] There's a diner around the corner that's probably pretty quiet since everyone is here. Do you want to go there for a bit and relax away from all of the people and the noise?