Haruka's steps suddenly faltered and stopped, a bit like a dog suddenly pulling short on her leash.

"Only did what my guiding, protective senpai asked of me on fear of punishment." Despite what she said though, her voice went up an octave and her long hair hid heated cheeks. She lightly reached forward and gently tapped on the glove hand. She sounded much more her normal self when she asked, "Do I have your permission to leave then?"