[ First rule of whatever-this-is: you do not lie to Maya. For so many reasons, really, but the most important one is the poor girl gets that enough from everyone else. She doesn't need it from them, too. ]

Aah, I know, I know... [ They sound strained. And slightly muffled, like there's something between their face and the bracer. ] It's- it's been a long month for everyone. I shouldn't....

[ A sigh, as they trail off. Thinking. ]

I'm not exactly good company at the moment. [ That's not a 'no'. ] But being alone might be worse. I'm over by the dojo.

[ Surprise, it's not the library! That's probably fine. ]