[When Cirno asked her a question, Noel quickly wiped off the tears with the back of her hand and looked at the other girl with a somewhat forced smile.]

N-No, it's nothing! It's just, um... it must be really hard for people here, and─

[She trailed off, not sure if she even had the right to guess how the citizens of Palamede might feel. Instead, she figured she should thank the girl for standing up for her... and apologize for not having done the same.]

Ah... I'm sorry. I-I know you meant well for me and I'm grateful for that, but... I didn't want you to get into a fight because of me...