Hitomi stumbled a bit before blurting out "Yeah... uh, I'm new, but I gotta run!"  As she spoke, she turned and ran, though it was pretty obvious to anyone watching that she was just making things up.  She wasn't quite sure if she was running because she wanted to see the rift, or if it was because she didn't want to be caught, though she was still somewhat intrigued by what was going on out front.  If it wasn't for the rift, she would definitely stop and possibly join in outside.