[ Disarming though he might be, she's still cautious. You know, despite inviting a stranger to meet her out in the dead of night. It's fine. What is she supposed to do, make good decisions? She's not a WIS character. ]

Yes, that's me. Ardbert, right? I brought tea, as well as some cookies, if you're hungry.

[ Aw, she's glad. Her slightly hesitant (and nervous) smile shifts to something a little more relaxed. ]

No, it's alright. I understand it can be a lot, especially if it's brand new, and I'm glad to help. [ She casts a glance around. ] Should we find somewhere to sit, while the tea is still warm?

[ She nods and leads him on over, where she takes a seat. ]

Mm, I think I know what you mean. It's... a lot, isn't it? We've been suddenly thrown into this...

Really?

[ She sets the tea and cookies between them, then pours a cup for each of them. ]

Some of the technology aligns with my world, but... there are some things that are more advanced. It gives me an advantage, and I'm glad for it--you aren't the first person I've helped with their phone.

Aside from that, how have you been settling in? I know it's been a little overwhelming for me...

Very obvious. At least there are other places to go, right?

[ ... uh, it's very late, but... well, at least things seem to be relatively safe here. ]

... I know what you mean, though. I'm used to having so many things to do... I feel a bit at a loss.

[ ... Aetheryte? She has no idea what that is, but if it weren't so late, she'd ask for an explanation. Instead, she nods. Time. It's something she's got too much of now, something she wishes she'd had more of with the people back in her world she'd loved.

A small number... but they'd filled all the spaces in her heart. Her hands curl around the cup, maybe too tight, but it helps to steady her. ]

It feels like... there's too much or too little, right? [ She lets out a sigh and looks up at the sky. There's Synchrony, but that's a whole other beast she doesn't know how to tackle. ] And there are only so many times you can take midnight walks around the gardens.

[ That speaks to her in a way she's not willing to admit. Mira's never been good at being alone, even if she tries to claim otherwise. She's not good at it, but she's had no other choice before this place.

And now... even being here this brief time... she isn't sure she can go back. It kind of scares her, actually. She has to go back; she has so much to do. But it is so, so tempting to want to let down her guard. ]

Mm. I know a couple of things about that.

[ She's surprised at how easily she admits that. She takes a breath, and then, with a touch of teasing-- ]

I suppose it's a good thing it's so easy to meet new people... even if it's because of a text sent to the wrong person?