<div style="text-align: justify;">The blond girl seemed, at least on the outside, like any other person around. She had a bit of a distracted expression and looked tired, but neither of these things were really unusual for someone who had just left work, after all. Nothing superficial about her seemed unusual or out of the ordinary. Whatever was wrong, or different, about her, was well hidden for now. <br/><br/>Unlike Nanook, the young woman knew nothing about the supernatural. Living in a modern society, surrounded by technology and knowledge, she wouldn't believe it anyway. Nothing uncommon for a city dweller. And, not having the sense of smell Nanook possessed, she would never pick up the scent of grave soil. <br/><br/>When the man she didn't know greeted her, Marissa smiled and nodded again. Speaking to strangers was something she was more than used to, due to her job. She liked people, too, so striking up a conversation in random situations was nothing out of the ordinary. <br/><br/>"I'm Marissa, but everyone calls me Mari", the girl replied, her voice soft and gentle. She seemed like a genuinely nice and sweet girl, nothing really standing out on her behavior. Holding out her hand, the girl showed a big smile. "Welcome to LA. I hope you're liking this place so far". She would wait for him to shake her hand - or not - before continuing.<br/><br/>"I have been living here for just a couple years myself. So, I can imagine how hard it must be to get used to this new place, and a place like this city, where everyone is always running". Her words sounded casual, as though she had nothing to hide as she spoke. Whatever was odd about that woman, was not something she was deliberately hiding. <br/><br/>"Where are you from, if I may ask?", she continued after a moment. "I hope you don't find it impolite. I am just curious about the people I meet, and you don't look like many of the people I see often, you know".</div>