Pajea responded with only a curt nod. Her expression was some odd mix of flustered, confused, and frustrated. She was deep in thought while examining Diedrich's face, probably staring longer than she should have.
People were decent to Pajea for the most part, but this kid was going above and beyond in treatment. He even had the audacity to touch her. She still wasn't entirely sure whether to be offended or pleased with that.

"You're....you're welcome." She finally murmured, a lop-sided smile tugging at her cheeks.