Oh... well, I can't try to explain it without making the sound again, sorry. You can just forget about it!

[Kaede just bows her head along with the apology, but doesn't seem all that put-off by it. After all, most people can only hear the static noise; it only makes sense, considering she doesn't see a bracer on this elf-lady's arm.]

Do you usually live underground? Is that why the light hurts your eyes? Oh, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself... my name is Kaede Akamatsu! I hope we get along!