A soft smile grows on her face. “That is very kind of you. I don’t need much, but, exploring a garden, that sounds exciting.”
Shift side to side, feeling joy bubbling up. “I like tea. I like the warmth. The smell. May we have some tea? It would bring me so much joy to share tea with you, Reika”

She bows her head, polite.
“Oh. It isn’t really bad. Being uncomfortable is how I meet people sometimes. Like Reika.”

Her gaze drifts west, unfocused.
“I just… kept walking. At first I was looking for someone. Now I think the walking is the part that matters. It fills the time between days.”

She shapes her lips carefully to repeat. "Reika. That is a lovely name. I hope who ever gave that name to you knows it was a good choice. Reika."
Her shoulders slouch forward for a second, then back upright. "You can call me Asa. I've just been lost for a while. Being lost is like home now"

Looking up at lovely lady, taken back by the respect she showed to a stranger, Asa can't stop her self from smiling with joy needing to come out into the world. She scoots over, snow shuffling off the tree stump as she makes room.
"Oh, yes thank you. I think the stump would like that as well"

I bet some of the extra's must still be rare gems. Thank you for sharing this extra overflow of knowledge.

Wow, to have a library so massive it has a section open to the public. That is most generous.

I would like to think I can be both. And thank you for calling me cute. You're very sweet.

That's the spirit!

I believe in you

“Hi. Good morning. May the new sun warm your skin and bring you something exciting today”

Nothing like the warmth of being full and in a daze

Will this list be available to everyone?
Feels a shame to horde this valuable knowledge

I hope the distraction brings you more joy than all the holidays in the world combined

Oh, what are you reading? Is it a page turner?

Such a light. It really is a Christmas star.

I bet it will be wonderful toast

Oh, good name. Maybe he will become sweet with time. Live up to his name.