And she does catch the basic idea of it. Harlan, Hardaway, and a tall man were all involved in some kind of beating, but she has to figure what exactly happened out through guesswork.
Malik seems unhurt, so he obviously isn't the victim, and she can't imagine Harlan or Hardaway fighting about anything to do with Malik. That they would be striking some tall, mysterious other-
Or not so mysterious, now that she comes to think of it.
She nods, and directs him to a small chest and then making a small patting motion to ask him to sit.