[her expression hardens. that wasn't the answer she was hoping for] Just me, then. Suppose I shouldn't be sur--prised. [she flinches when she hears the noise again, causing a hitch in the middle of the word. and she can't miss the fact that Jacqli doesn't react to the sound at all, confirming her suspicions even more]

Damnit, how is that not real!? [she scowls, running a hand across her face in a gesture that shows her exhaustion more than she'd like. with a sigh, she says:] Sorry, Miwa. Not my best week. This place never gets tired of its tricks, does it?