[Nuadha leans himself against the wall, making at least a moderate effort not to loom while Katsuya is sitting.]

I think it's likely as well. Stella's outburst was... an understandable emotional reaction. But unfounded. There are simply limitations on what anyone could have done. Yourself, or even her.

[Despite the fact that he's still more than a little angry about her loss of control this morning, there's a thread of grudging sympathy in his voice.]