"H-hello," Melissa said.  She was very shy around strangers, and usually tried to avoid them. "My name is Melissa," she quietly said, "it's n-nice to meet you, Raj. You seem very tired, I can see rings around your eyes." Without thinking she asked, "What are you doing here so late? It's eight-thirty. Did you just arrive to the city? This place is usually deserted at this time."<span style="font-style: italic">Why does he make me feel so strange?</span>she thought. She stared at his white, spiky hair. "Oops, haha, s-sorry..." Again she stood, hoping the man Raj wouldn't think she was crazy or anything like that.