Fuuka intervened.

(Chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

"...teacher, I'll escort her, if that's alright."

Elizabeth stopped short of leaving, surprised as the shy girl addressed her, and reached for her hand no less.

That was a nice gesture. "Oh, I would be delighted." She responded in an enchanting tone, and took Fuuka up on her offer by taking the other girl's hand.

"Please, lead the way."

Fuuka hadn't expected Elizabeth to be so... appreciative. She felt her cheeks turning pink as she quickly left with Elizabeth, muffled snickers left in their wake.

"Why did you offer to help?"

Fuuka could tell Elizabeth was clueless about a great many things... especially proper attire. She had to intervene, of course, before the 'foreigner' made a fool of herself. And yet... another possibility danced into Fuuka's mind, something not at all like her... but she couldn't help but wonder; what would Elizabeth believe?

"Well, Elizabeth, you see... the problem is..."