( She flinches at the touch but it's out of surprise and not fear. After this entire ordeal, her nerves are a bit on edge and she hadn't expected to be touched so suddenly. Looking up, eyes wide with surprise, she shakes her head vigorously, )

I-I didn't do anything at all!

( Ah, that sounded... a lot more emotional than she'd meant it to. She'd reminded herself of a child throwing a tantrum just now, the way she'd raised her voice so suddenly. Realizing this, she looks away, )

I'm sorry. It's just that... w-we wouldn't have gotten here at all if it weren't for you. All I did... was lose us an opportunity and... I couldn't even speak up w-when he said those things...