[ Anyone else might apologize for it, but Beta's understanding of social niceties is...lacking, to say the least.

Instead, she glares at the craft in his hands petulantly, like it's done something to offend her before her eyes drop to his feet. She's made progress on a lot of things since escaping the Zenith's, but looking someone in the eye isn't really one of them. Everything about her telegraphs uncomfortable around people, and she can't even hide it. ]

It's supposed to be some kind of wall decoration, a wreath, or... It doesn't matter. It's not working.

[ She can hear Varl's voice at that, a gentle scolding at being defeatist so quickly, but-- It hurts too much to think about him. It's shoved away. ]

I followed all the instructions and it's-- Just-- I can't get it so there's no point.