The hurt makes her eyebrow twitch slightly, and she almost...almost...rethinks the invitation. But no. This was the work of Blanche, not Serena. She'd have to get used to the girl.

"I'll be fine. I'm not frightened of you, Serena. I'm just...a little frightened of everyone, in a way. I don't really want to push you away, though, especially since I'll probably enjoy myself. Once I push myself to socialize, I usually do."