*Far be it for Selphie to think that he'd actually give her a smile in return. But the complete lack of any feeling in his expression discomforts her, and she holds her hands near her stomach, twisting them together. Her smile has faltered somewhat, though it's still vaguely there, while her mind whirls through all sorts of thoughts and feelings*

Yes, I was. The animals are very peaceful here, and very friendly.

*She realises that she probably sounds somewhat formal here with this stilted conversation, her eyes flitting up to a nearby tree where a pair of small birds seems to be watching them*