"Ah...?" Miranda glanced over at Chris, then uneasily back at Betelgeuse. True, his back was turned and to get away from this nightmarish person would be an immense relief... but wouldn't it also be extremely rude? Could she possibly force herself to leave without him noticing? Surely she ought to at least say good-bye!

But Chris was also uncomfortable with his presence... and by attracting his attention again, Miranda wouldn't be helping her new friend.

"... A-all right," she agreed shakily, squeezing the knight's hand and nodding slowly. "I'll apologize to him later for my behavior..."