[Alice seems to accept this no sweat. She gives Rynéus a friendly smile, the sort of one she often wore on war relief efforts when her own natural awkwardness kept her from giving real smiles. It's not bad but it's more forced than something natural might be.]
Hello there, Rynéus. I'm Alice.
[Normally she might lean down somewhat on the child's level but with Jade between her and him she thinks better of it. Clearly Jade is being protective so instead she straightens up and gives her a curious look.]
Perhaps they don't want outsiders to know his name unless he wants it known?
[That's what she had assumed. Even if the town felt strange Alice was fine talking the more logical conclusion until she figured out what was precisely going on.]
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Hello there, Rynéus. I'm Alice.
[Normally she might lean down somewhat on the child's level but with Jade between her and him she thinks better of it. Clearly Jade is being protective so instead she straightens up and gives her a curious look.]
Perhaps they don't want outsiders to know his name unless he wants it known?
[That's what she had assumed. Even if the town felt strange Alice was fine talking the more logical conclusion until she figured out what was precisely going on.]