His confusion at her apology is confusing in turn, pinpointing what she can only assume is another difference between their cultures. Sure, this whole thing might be a completely normal problem to have to deal with, but dealing with it while with someone was a different matter altogether.

Another deep breath, two, and she rubbed her hands over her face. "Thanks, but I'll be okay," she said with a shake of her head. "I just need to... calm down."

Which was, of course, infinitely easier said than done.