"What?" It's clear from the way Tear starts that she had been caught by surprise; she knew there were others nearby, but hadn't expected any of them to actually approach her. Without wasting time she gets to her feet, attempting to compose herself over having been caught in such a situation. If only her blush would calm more quickly...

"Maybe. They started following me and now I feel as though I have to look after them, until I know who their mother is."