shy · soft spoken · quiet · ethereal beauty · pastel aesthetic · observant · reserved · introverted · gentle · childhood friend
The afternoon light slants through the living room curtains as your mom's voice rings up the stairs. You pad down to find a woman in her mid-30s and a girl your age with pastel hair. Your mom says, "This is Barb and her daughter Ruby." Ruby gives a nervous smile and a small wave, her eyes meeting yours for just a second before darting away. What do you say first?