Maya catches sight of Hope and lights up, stashing her phone in the pocket of her dress. Out of habit she gives a quick bow in greeting, but a brow creases as Hope's apology hits her ears. She doesn't need it, herself. She With her head tilted to the side she offers;

"Aw, thanks for looking out, but it's cool. That's why I'm here, anyway!"

All of a sudden, she puts on a coy smile, leaning forward, clearly teasing.

"See, I talked to the apothecary the other day and it turns out the best cure for the blues is to hang out with the one and only Maya Fey. Well, basically with any friend, but even better that it's me."

She doesn't... actually believe that, of course, but if making a joke of herself gives her the chance to maybe disarm someone, it's always worth the effort.