It's a ridiculous moment, enough so to force the faintest hint of humor into Nell's expression, softening ever so slightly the hard line of her mouth and the harsh angle of her brows. It's not much, but it cuts the tension and for now that's good enough. That Simon does apologize helps as well, however mumbled it may be.

It takes a beat, but Nell nods once, a brisk jerk of her head. "I can live with that."