"I feel like if I try to fuck somebody up from the word go, I should probably explain why." There's a small shrug to accompany the words, and it doesn't necessarily ring hollow so much as it does leave more to be desired, perhaps.

She smiles faintly, it's somewhat strained. "We did talk when I arrived. We do talk a lot. It's... weird. But there's not much I can do about that." Emma presses her lips together and crosses her arms. If this feels awkward, it's probably because it is.