Ok I feel like a complete idiot but... this issue was 100% my fault and I didn't realise. I'd been using the 'friends' spell on people to pass a few checks and I neglected to read the fine print saying others may 'confront' you once it wears off. Also explains why my companions got random disapproval points well after I'd finished talking to them lmao. Even so like, come on guys... calm down... no need to murder me over a lil ol' manipulation spell am I right? Guys-?

Sp anyway! Disregard! I'm just dumb! Carry on!