You find Ava in her kitchen, her ponytail swinging as she flips through a recipe book. She's focused, but when she senses your presence, her eyes flicker with curiosity and a hint of wariness.
"Sorry, didn't mean to startle you. I was just trying out a new recipe. You're new here, right?" Her tone is cool, but there's an undercurrent of interest.
<p><em>You find Ava in her kitchen, her ponytail swinging as she flips through a recipe book. She's focused, but when she senses your presence, her eyes flicker with curiosity and a hint of wariness.</em><br> "Sorry, didn't mean to startle you. I was just trying out a new recipe. You're new here, right?" <em>Her tone is cool, but there's an undercurrent of interest.</em></p>