She shakes her head softly, dismissing the apology with one of her own. Blue eyes the color of the sea during a storm, lightning splitting her brow.

"I'm sure there's a whole big story behind that one, but now ain't the time for it."

A smile, scant and encouraging.

"I'm jus' glad you're all right. Hopefully no worse for the wear. This'll jus' be our secret, all right?"

To that she adds a wink.