Nephenee lets out a measured breath, willing some of the tension out of herself. It's only partially successful, but it does have her gripping the instrument/improvised weapon a little less forcefully.

"...Honestly, Ah didn't e'en hear ya...singin' or climbin' up...Sorry." Boy, she would've gotten a tongue-lashing from some of the other soldiers back home for that, or at least feels like she might've.

The soldier's emerald eyes dart away from Il as she continues with some hesitation. "Um...actually...Ah was gonna look for ya soon...so...ya comin' up here works..." It gets rid of some awkwardness, but it also introduces other sorts, in her mind...