Second the welcome.
Remember you are the Good Guy[SUP]
TM[/SUP] they will all come running to, looking for someone to save them, when things go all pear-shaped.
Smile. Nod. Like Caesar Milan says, "No talk, no touch, no eye contact." Don't want to give them an excuse. (Speaking of which, do you have a digital voice recorder? Usually record a day's worth of nothing, but when it comes to he said/she said the recording can be priceless.)
You are closer to NOVA but Richmond has regularly-scheduled OC get-togethers. Breakfast just about every Saturday morning, and dinner the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The welcome mat is always out.
stay safe.
PS - Almost forgot! Have you joined VCDL
www.vcdl.org yet? Or at least signed up for the VA-ALERT newsletter?