( The man she approaches is quite noticeably human, dressed in a long, dark overcoat, and with his lantern at his side, tied to a loop near his waist. It's not often that people approach him, and especially so when it is a stranger. It's enough to snap him out of his reverie. He raises his eyes, looking the woman over for a moment before immediately glancing the other way again, at the ground. )
A year, madame.
( If he seems disquieted, he doesn't admit as much. He's far too polite to say anything, but he does ask, for the sake of his curiosity, )
welcome
A year, madame.
( If he seems disquieted, he doesn't admit as much. He's far too polite to say anything, but he does ask, for the sake of his curiosity, )
Are you recently arrived?