Ah, not the best of moves then. Swearing softly to herself inside her head, Elsa tried to smile in a kindly manner to defuse the tension suddenly between them. The girl might be smiling still, but her eyes were tense now, the genuine pleasantness had left her. It mattered little though, Elsa had not enough innate kindness to try repair the damage, and even as she was about to speak some ridiculous, empty politeness, Roran was up and moving around again. The situation had turned slightly awkward, Elsa reflected, watching the siblings, for the red-head. Elsa had seldm been comfortable in the company of anyone, but now the feeling was suddenly reciprocated. Even though she wasn't sure what those purposes might be, she was convinced it was unwise to leave the soldier girl to stew in her discomfort, the result could hardly be anything to benefit Elsa.
Rising, she smiled back at Roran, focusing all her might on appearing warm and friendly, even going as far as laying a hand briefly on the girl's shoulder. She removed it swiftly though, she was uncomfortable with touching people, even though she did not know why. "Do not fret, Roran" she said, voice slipping into a tone of voice that - to anyone else - would hint at a good teacher or a kind. governess. She had trouble pronouncing the name correctly though, the r's rolling off her tounge strangely. "I meant no threat to you, only that we ought not think about it more today." So far, it was the truth, only a little disguised. Elsa would rather not admit to not owning any more clothing, but at the same time the notion of wearing clean things was enough to infuse her body with a longing almost painful. To be clean in body and attire both, it was a luxury she would never have imagined an hour ago, sitting cold and fuming outside. "Thank you," she said again, nodding at the offer of getting her dress washed, the words more heartfelt this time. "No one has treated me as well as you have."
She cursed herself again, as soon as the words were out. It was too close to the truth, and the truth was not an option right now. Smiling again to cover her annoyance, Elsa waited for the young man Brynn to return.