Ayumu smiled at him when he insisted that he was fine, looking partially relieved that it wasn't a bad injury and he wasn't annoyed, and partially amused at the way he was trying to insist everything was just fine even when he looked so tired. So like a man, that was.

As he continued speaking, though, her smile abruptly faded. Ayumu drew away from him again, this time actually moving back and turning her face aside, a distinctly hurt expression visible for just an instant before she did. "No, I...I understand."

She hesitated a moment, then began to move to her feet. "If that's what you...I'm sorry, I didn't..." It appeared that she wanted to leave, but after all the warnings of dangers in the hallway, she was somewhat torn about the wisdom of that decision.