Heron Lake Plateau mac and cheese calzone

Niamh continued to hold her breath for a moment, and she could feel both Phox and Towhee looking at her...But she couldn't make eye contact with them just yet. She looked up, hoping that the tears that had formed would just seep back where they'd come from rather than rolling down her cheek, but she did end up having to rub her right cheek against her shoulder to wipe away the moisture that wouldn't simply disappear. Towhee apologized, and it made Niamh feel bad. Her remark should have been funny- but Niamh simply couldn't handle it right at that moment. 

-Nah. I'm sorry. I'm just stupid and sensitive right now.- She said. When she looked back to them, Phox had moved closer, and she feigned a weak smile. -Really. I'll be fine.- She said. -And if I'm not, then you can kick my ass.- She said. Her bravado was brittle at best, but at least she'd made an effort.