[ She would move the heavens if it meant to preserve what she had. Pluck the stars from the sky and destroy the moon if she needed to. Her family and friends were more important to her than her own life. That's what got her here, in this situation, in the first place and why she was so desperate to not think of what if she failed.

So she chooses her next words more carefully. ]

I meant about your concern, what was I doing that concerned you so much, Emet-Selch? [ she scrubs her face again and for a moment, she will wobble, but then straighten up and let herself soften even a faction. She does snort and laugh, though wisely chooses not to comment that just watching her to observe definitely counted as being creepy to her. ] You implied that my activities were concerning, enlighten me on why while we begin walking.

[ The Xaela does begin to move, though and she goes at a less hurried pace than her norm. ]

I am not going to apologize for finding you irritating, however. Something about... [ She gestures to all of him. Because while she may make it hard to endear herself to him, he makes it just as hard for her in the same way. She can't put her finger on what exactly makes his smugness and general existence so exhausting to her, but there's something. ] you, makes me want to punch you in the face any time you open your mouth and start looking too smug. But I will apologize for putting words in your mouth.