( With how there seems to be no brand names here, or ones she recongizes at least, Adalinda is trying to make the most of it and piece together an outfit functional and fashionable. She might be here for the long haul. Or maybe not. But she always has to look her best.

So worried about whether the blouse will look better with slacks or a skirt, she at first doesn't respond to the polite greeting until her common sense raps its knuckles at her thick head and makes her aware of the other woman. She looks up and clears her throat, flashing a nervous smile in an attempt to get some sympathy. Good job, Addie. You're the new meat here. Try to not look like a snob. )

Hello there. I apologize if I seemed rude to you a second ago. ( She lowers the blouse to give the other woman her full attention. ) I tend to focus on little stuff instead of the big ones when nervous. This is. Really new to me, is all I can say. I keep feeling like I'll just wake up any second.