[She nods once, drawing in a sharp breath to steel herself. She's faced far more frightening things than this, and yet shame and remorse for her behavior, outside influence and all, still weighs upon her heavily.]

I— yes. I've been trying to get as much done as I can while everyone is busy going about their day. I'm sorry, I thought the house was empty, too— where are you headed? I'll take care not to get in your way.

[She can only imagine what he must think of her.]