[ She's welcome, it's one of their favourite life skills. But the apology is accepted, even if the sarcasm is palpable, so they ease off with a much warmer smile. ]

Thank you. It's... a bit much, I know, but I assure you there's a reason for such caution.

[ A pause, as they awkwardly angle their bracer to... try... and take a photo of the pile. ]

After all, the previous two, ah, outings? Ended up being rather alarming out of nowhere.