[ She deflates momentarily, but immediately perks back up when he lowers his head. That means it's okay, right? She returns to her task after a moment, untangling the branches as delicately as she possibly can. She wouldn't want to tug, after all. It's sort of relaxing, actually! ]

That was--!! Um, the doll is, it's the Vice-Commander so-- [ She's babbling, yes, flushed bright red again. ] I was nervous myself, so it... Was a little comforting. [ Nevermind the fact Hijikata is Terrifying and Not Comforting at all. It's fine. ] It's very different from my home here, so... [ Something familiar to her had been nice. Nevermind that-- ] Did you just arrive too...?