[Admittedly, she felt far more awkward when they addressed her. And maybe that was because she could practically sense that odd fluttering feeling that she knew wasn't wholly hers. (But a good portion of it was.) Consequently, she looked between the two of them, allowed Bulba to take her coat, and laced her hands together.

Undeniably, she was curious.]

It really wasn't any trouble. Is everything all right? It's sort of strange that you both would want to see me. Do I need to intercept something and play Mother?