Aria Grant noticed that Mallia Mamet had arrived, which only fueled her irritation even more. Why should she be the one to leave first? Shouldn't George Flack be the one to avoid any appearance of impropriety?
So the angry Aria didn't pay any attention to what George was saying, and walked directly up to Mallia, with her hair still dripping with water.
George Flack thought about stepping in, but he was worried that it wouldn't be appropriate for him to do so at this moment, so he could only turn his back and wait to hear what Aria Grant would say to Mallia Mamet.
Mallia Mamet looked at Aria Grant's wet hair, and the droplets of water on her neck. Aria, on the other hand, saw how garishly Mallia was dressed, with her makeup so meticulously applied—it was clear she had come prepared!
"How did you find your way here?" Aria asked, her arms crossed in front of her, clearly unwelcoming of Mallia's presence.