Remembering that she's on TV now, she has to suppress her joy and relief at hearing Eliot's voice. The dress at least covers her lap as she pulls it over her legs more. This would be easier with a knife.

"Had I gone for the Cornucopia, I might need to. I stayed as long as I could, then I heard four cannons after I took off." Leaning over, she gestures for him to come closer. Of course, by necessity it's all cryptic double-talk and carefully-chosen words. But the meaning remains the same: I'm unharmed and glad you're okay. I waited for you til I was almost attacked. I was worried you might have died.