[Her nose wrinkled at. Deceive them? Why were they so strict about this?]

I wouldn't say I'm desperate, though I am...deeply confused by their insistence on me staying here. [She turned to follow him but left his arm hanging. Naoto was used to being the one who offered her arm.

She huffed.]

Unless it indicates their security is lax in other areas.

[Keeping everyone in one place did make it easier to hide any weak spots...]