It might not make a huge difference, but as Huaisang comes closer, Max moves a little to put herself between him and Maurice, an extra level of protection. It isn't only for his benefit, she also wants to avoid anyone freaking out about Maurice, lest it starts something of a witch hunt.

"Hello, Huaisang." The name certainly isn't one she's familiar with, so the repetition is to make sure that she has it right, before she nods in answer to the question. "I am, yes. The aurora seems to have an effect on some of the items in the town that I wasn't able to investigate before."

She doesn't say computers; based on the... everything that's going on with Huaisang, she doubts that would be useful information.