"Well, I should hope you weren't!" And if that gentle scolding trips up the miqo'te at all, she doesn't show it. Instead she smiles enough that her pointy fangs can be seen.

"Well, of course I heard of those little fiends! It seems all the villagers are whispering about them, and just so! They're very annoying! I do wonder how we can be rid of the pests. If I had my focus...ah!" Before she can continue her rant, Mort pauses, hands brought up to her mouth in surprise. "Princess! My lady, I do apologize for running my mouth in such a manner. Pray, do forgive me."