"But... this is Japan..." not quite following the logic in the midst of terror, Sio helplessly holds two hands up, palms out, and tries her very best please calm down scary man smile. He's pushing her buttons, and she is having a devil of a time figuring out if he's doing it for the test or just because he's a big meanie.

She is also pretty sure that she would much rather fail the test than to get into a wibblefest in front of him. This might cause some problems.

"A-and, anyway, they didn't say which of us is supposed to be doing the emotions thing!" Surely this is a triumphant argument. She is totally capable of meanietude. Just give her a chance.