[She did seem to mumble but Alice could make out most of it, with how close she was. She offered a smile.] It's okay, you don't have to apologize. [She would have kept holding onto Rapunzel's hand if she had let her.]

I've been here for a few months. But it feels like longer. I'm afraid there are some... ah, I think you called them ruffians and thugs here as well though.