[intense man is intense, but she has a job to do as part of the traverse town welcoming committee]

[so have a smile]

H-hello.

I can tell you how to get to other worlds, but I'm afraid that if yours has been taken by the darkness, you won't be able to go home right now.

[then, quickly as if she's afraid of your reaction]

but there are people out there, working right now to reverse it. so please, just be patient and...and if there's anything you need, let me know?