[no, Maki stays put, because she doesn't really want to leave. she wanted to ask something!]

Yes? [a pause, as she listens, eyes flicking off to the side] No, I'm still here. [...] But-- [she pouts suddenly, brows furrowing. and then an eyeroll] Fine. I'm coming!

[Maki then pulls the phone away from her ear and presses the button to turn it off. SIGH. she tilts her head toward Kerra] He needs me to go out there and talk to people. He called it ...schmooze?