Monika looked towards him, her eyes softening as he spoke. She appreciated how thoughtful he was, and how he had wanted them to be friends, which of course she was always happy to become. Monika smiled and nodded gently. "Thank you, I appreciate that... Though I do wish you'll forgive me when we met... I didn't mean to offend you when I had immediately looked away from you... I-I suppose I was just, startled... A-And quite honestly, a-afraid..." She said softly, turning her gaze towards her hands.