[ Mariette nods encouragingly when that moment of hesitation came. It’s not that she really insists on having someone sitting beside her — shes’s still not feeling the greatest, but she simply can’t just let the divisive rules manifest themselves right in front of her. Her smile warms up when she’s given a smile back. It’s nice. ]

Yeah. I know. [ Easy, breezy. ] Like what are they gonna do? Publicly shame me or something? [ There’s a been there, done that sort of attitude to her that might come on a little strong at first, but she can’t imagine it would be worse than where she’s from. So, with a shrug, she turns to face her neighbour a little more, leaning a shoulder against the window next to her, smile turning playful. ]

And you could get into trouble for sitting, you know?