[Oh, Martel caught that awkwardness. She is pretty good at detecting stronger feelings from people, such as her own significant other who was far worse with it than Zelda. And on that note, Martel really likes getting to know about this particular emotion.

She had just been grabbing a small tray that held a few things she thought she may use, and jerks it closer to her after hearing Zelda. The only thing keep her from bursting into a big smile is the fact that she needs to take care of her illness right now.]

Oooohhh, is that so?

[Work now, prying into personal lives later. Martel hands Zelda a small cup of water that she somehow didn't spill during that quick, excited reaction.]

First of all, it's important to drink lots of water with illnesses like colds. See if you can handle some of this.

[And the fact that she's part tree now has Martel thinking about how to deal with plants, too.]