[ The tiefling senses some measure of unease coming from Beatrix, and already she's prepared to offer apologies for overstepping or misunderstanding the other woman, but in the end she simply lets Beatrix say her piece. Her lips draw into a thin line, an understanding look on her face, and she ultimately decides that it's probably best to leave that talk where it is, for now. This is their first time meeting, after all, and Ori would hate to anger the other woman. She'll still offer a simple apology, at least. ]

All right... I apologize if I've spoken out of turn, Beatrix. I do hope I get to know you more, though, as you— not the princess' knight.

[ And so she'll attempt to facilitate a more lighthearted conversation, one that would likely be considered smalltalk, but at least she doesn't accidentally press any more buttons. At some point, more newcomers arrive, and Ori excuses herself from Beatrix's company in order to welcome the new dreamwalkers properly. She'll continue to glance over to the other woman now and then throughout the rest of her time out in the clearing for gathering just to make sure she's all right, though. ]