"Ah," Annette replied with a nod, understanding fully. She could only imagine what had happened there, and most of the things she imagined weren't that pretty. It was just what came with being in a city of high powered individuals, as well as incredibly advanced technology. There were risks involved. At leas they seemed to have dealt with that issue quickly though, so it couldn't have been too bad. 

At that point she glanced down at her own attire, remembering her own purpose for being here. "I'm actually shopping for clothes as well," she admitted calmly. "There was an....unfortunate accident with the laundry machine, ruining my dress clothes. And now I have to get something new before the gala later." She at least treated it as if it was no big deal, though she was annoyed at her roommate for it. Given a lack of options though, she would live with it. 

...Come to think of it, she didn't know if Misaka went to that sort of thing anyway. Not that it mattered really, but she couldn't help her budding curiosity. And yet she held her tongue for now. letting the Electromaster respond as she wished, not wanting to make her feel awkward by further asking if she was attending too. She'd learn when she was there, so she left it be for now.