Still staring at her plate, Karina took a moment to compose herself before she looked up at her task partner. Yes, I would love it if you joined me." she thought, but didn't say. Instead she just motioned to the chair, implying that he could sit while hopefully not giving away that she wanted him to. Wait. That was a bit ridiculous, why would she want him to? She had to have some excuse other than just "I wanted to talk" ready if he asked... the task! Picking up on her earlier thoughts, she decided that she wanted to talk about the task and that was the only reason why she wanted him to sit with her. The only reason.

"So," she started after a moment of silence where she caught herself staring. She started again, "So, how did you like the task? Now that it's all over and done with?" Best to start with something on neutral ground because, for some reason, Karina didn't want to fight with Mischa. Or even be particularly unfriendly. But by no means could she be anything more than friendly. No, that was not allowed under any circumstances.