Natalie's tone was a little dry. "Or I was suggesting I miss you and would rather be around you than far away and dealing with sudden personal questions." She wasn't a fan on those. But, ugh. She knew she'd been stupid. She sighed, and her tone shifted to something... vaguely, mildly softer. "Is your night thoroughly ruined yet? Maybe you should get back to it."

Because she hadn't called to ruin anything, promise.