I wouldn't consider it a waste of time, really. But... I've never had many, um, friends. Or acquaintances. So I suppose it's not my place to talk. [Her fingers fiddle with fabric of her skirt and one of the many, many tulle flowers sewn onto the outer ruffles.]

Still... I'm sure I look suspicious now. Not everyone is going to approach this kindly. Maybe that's paranoid of me.

I just... I want to be careful, I guess.