[Kaoru, for all the minute and brief surprise that's felt toward Sen's sudden outburst, is rather placid outwardly. And on second thought, isn't that reaction very much in the realm of the expected? It isn't surprising at all for Sen to feel that way, though Kaoru suspects that she wouldn't have voiced it so vehemently if she wasn't currently the target of some rudeass hunters. Stress can do things to people, you know?]

There's nothing in that for you to apologize for.

[With the implication that there are, perhaps, other things to apologize for - but Kaoru is quick to move on, leaving only vaguely caustic barbs behind.]

Regardless, hospitality must be taken where it can be found here. You've seen the alternative for yourself.