[ Oh my god... now he feels properly stupid, how unknightly of him?! Why is she apologizing when he's the one that... well, he didn't technically do anything, but Ai shouldn't be apologizing, either. She acted with due diligence!

If he looks mildly sheepish, well. She won't be able to see, with her back turned, but it reflects in his tone, even if it remains clear. ]

If acting within your jurisdiction is considered rash, then we'd all be acting rashly. I apologize, in turn, for my overreaction.

[ Considering all the other things that have most probably happened to him, this should have been harmless. Right. ]