[ that switch from irritation to apology was probably a good idea, anyway; the woman he's collided with looks like she could give Mink a run for his money, between her scars, her height, and the fact that she didn't even budge from the impact.

fortunately, she seems pretty even-tempered; the slow blink of surprise she offers is mild, and after a moment of considering him she tips her head, visibly amused. ]

It's fine; no harm done. ...Better me than perhaps someone carrying their groceries.