"Mmm..." Eight contemplated the decision, but was starting to get the idea that perhaps she had interrupted something? After all, the boy was very intent before she stepped in. Perhaps the clue lied in what he was doing?

As much as she wanted to continue the inquiry, she had just met the boy, and didn't want to be seen as impolite. If he said that he was fine, and the the whole thing was just an allergic reaction, then she should believe him. Right?

Slowly and awkwardly, the octoling nodded at the boy. She then offered a polite smile. "Well... if you say so."

Her attention then turned to the door on the other side of the car. Though it pained her to do this, perhaps now was a good time to bow out. "So... I just got here, and there are quite a few places I haven't seen yet. Mmm... I'll be seeing you, okay?"

Not the most delicate of outs, but at least it would give them a chance to try again later.