The girl watched in silence for a few moments, taking in the strange shape of the woman's arm with only a few blinks. She'd seen monsters and talking furniture; it was difficult to surprise her anymore.

Slowly, she realized she was waiting for the song to continue, and drew back a little. Other people weren't around for her entertainment, she told herself with a bit of shame. But she'd never heard singing before coming here, to the Gardens, and it was hard not to keep wanting more.

Stranger still that here she was falling into old habits again, sneaking around when she didn't need to. She didn't have to hide here. She'd made friends. Being a little adventurous couldn't hurt, could it? But approaching people in person was different than speaking to them through a mirror, and the last person she'd done it to had gotten angry...

Xion shook her head a little. There was nothing to lose by trying, either. She stepped out from behind the tree nervously, clearing her throat.

"Um--" what was the polite thing to say again? "...excuse me."