Oh dear. She hadn't meant to ruin his mood. It wasn't like it was his fault, it was that fatass voodoo jerk's! She wandered back to the table, reclaiming her chair, "Maybe so, but that's okay. We always come out on top, no matter what situation we're put in."

Natsu had been among the first she'd asked about when she arrived, given the situation. "We're stronger when we're together." Maybe that's why Erza got pulled so soon after Lucy.