"I'm sorry, I... I didn't mean to offend." She bit her lip a little, looking properly contrite about having crossed that line, and held her hands up closer to herself. See, no attempt to touch!

"But... it really is nice to finally meet you properly, Morgana. My name is Mallia." She gave her a nod. It wasn't a bow or curtsey, but something about how she did it suggested it served about the same purpose. "I was hoping to ask a few things, if that's all right...?"