[ she inclines her head, acknowledging his name while she looks at him with an amiable expression. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Percy. I'm sorry for my reaction. A bit much, I know, but I was surprised that it took that long to introduce myself. It's usually the first thing done when I meet someone and tend to their wounds.

I guess that shows how the night tonight been so- [ she pauses, trying to choose her words carefully.

though others here are busy busy busy, there's no telling, right away, who is listening and how they'll react to what's being said. last thing she wants to do is offend someone and not realise it until it's too late ] Hectic. Painfully so.

Especially for those braving the fires and the fights.