If she was surprised by her appearance, she didn't show it -- in fact, Nasu seemed to be one of those people who looked unflappable whether they were or not. "Hoi," she said, trying out the strange greeting with a small smile.

"I'm all right. I wanted to survey the conditions out here. It's my first time out in the Neighborhood... you might call it a once-in-a-lifetime event."

She tucked aside a few strands of hair that had been blown out of place by the flapping. "My name is Nasu."