When Takumi pulled back from her reaching hand, Artifex withdrew it as though nearly bitten, "I-sorry"
~Come on girl, think before you act! You are in a different country after all. You probably just offended him by trying to touch his hair! Get. It. Together.~
Thankfully he still accepted her handshake which eased her anxiety a little and she smiled again, "Nice to meet you, um... F-Fugi-wara" she sounded it out a little awkwardly and suddenly they were moved, with some new food, over to a table.

After listening to the councilor Artifex gave a nod of understanding though she did notice Takuma's slightly confused look. "Um, Billy" she spoke up, having just heard his name previously when he had introduced himself to the room, "Thanks. But do you think I might have time to change quickly as well?" she asked, gesturing to the mess that was her food-covered outfit. It was mostly some sort of sticky syrup that she had first mistaken for Maple Syrup for her pancakes. Unfortunately Arty had been quick to discover-now that it was all over her-that it was definitely some other, more artificial sugar blend and that was actually more upsetting than you might think, particularly to a Canadian. At least she knew how to get maple syrup out of clothing.