[ pearl loosens from her rather silly pose — it lost effect when she didn't have her spear, and having a book tucked under her arm certainly wasn't doing it any favors either. she sighs, relieved for a moment — she recognized this girl's face from the board of profiles. she supposed that made sense in spite of everything, but it was still odd — to see her face precariously posted on the board, then to see her in the flesh later. ]

It's— fine. I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting anyone to come in here— I guess that's a little foolish, considering the situation.