To be honest, parties and Ned were typically a disaster. Peter wasn't here just now and so he was kind of moseying around with no particular intent. He smiles at Ellie when she apologizes and he shakes his head holding up his hands like he's trying to say 'whoa whoa' with them.

"It's okay," he grins. "I'm Ned, what's your name?" Even if parties aren't his thing really, he's still good at talking to people and being friendly.