[It's some consolation that they at least seem eager to help, which happens to simultaneously add to her embarrassment at such an ill-considered course of action. But that was the problem, really - not considering it. It was more the result of her jumpiness than anything else, and internally she berates herself for it as the branch creaks ominously underneath her, a spike of fear shooting up her spine. Suddenly these strangers can't arrive quick enough.]
I-- [She can't see much through the leaves, either, but she can see them moving, and with some reluctance (due to the awkwardness of her balance) stretches out the one arm she can spare to help push a small branch out of the way, trying to peer through just as much as Hiro is trying to peer in.] I hope there is. [Because she definitely can't stay where she is; every second feels like a second too long, and already she's picturing the place she's sitting on giving way beneath her at any moment. It's not quite that pressing, but her luck should probably not be pushed any further.] I'm sorry, I should have-- [There's a half frustrated, half distressed catch in her breath and she amends to,] -- known better.
SHHH shhhh no worries. ;3;/ Things happen!
I-- [She can't see much through the leaves, either, but she can see them moving, and with some reluctance (due to the awkwardness of her balance) stretches out the one arm she can spare to help push a small branch out of the way, trying to peer through just as much as Hiro is trying to peer in.] I hope there is. [Because she definitely can't stay where she is; every second feels like a second too long, and already she's picturing the place she's sitting on giving way beneath her at any moment. It's not quite that pressing, but her luck should probably not be pushed any further.] I'm sorry, I should have-- [There's a half frustrated, half distressed catch in her breath and she amends to,] -- known better.