"That's true. Or rather did what we were capable of." That seemed a better term for it. "Still, I felt so...useless. Like there was more that I could do, but I just didn't know how." It really did irk her deep down. To know that there was more to her ability, something more helpful...but she wasn't able to utilize it. At least he was trying to comfort her. It really did help Pietra to feel at least a tiny bit better.
"Well, I got caught up in the commotion when they started attacking the building. I panicked...but then I was trying to help get other younger students out." She reached up to brush back a stray lock of hair. "You don't have to be sorry. You were helping. I should have at least tried to come find you." Pietra sighed. "And you're not old. We're the same age, so if you're an old guy then I'm an old lady." She was attempting at some humor, hoping that it would help lighten the mood a little bit.