--I didn't really notice it until you said it. orz
[Soma just steps back and lets Marie say her part. They've come a long way in accepting and working together. When Marie speaks, it's in a softer, warmer tone that's easy to recognize as something different from Soma entirely.]
I'm sorry... sometimes Soma isn't the best at saying what she means. [Marie giggles a bit.] I listened to what you said and... thank you. I feel much more at ease being her now.