Blue does feel Beth tense, and she drops her arm almost immediately, a little annoyed at herself for not having thought that touch could be a bad idea. And even more annoyed that this is a thing they have to think about, that they all have to be conscious of all the time.

"Don't be sorry," she assures her, "it's okay, whatever you need is okay." She keeps them walking toward the exit: she must still look a little murderous because the remaining crowd kind of parts to let them through.

Outside the air is chilly and quieter, and she steers them both toward the edge of the building. "What an asshole, jesus. Has he ever come by before?"