[When was the last time someone brought a Fodlander here? That's a good question. Obviously, Tiana came here at some point, but have there been any others? Flayn legitimately doesn't know and she's not sure if she's expected to know, but luckily, Malik moves right along before she can feel too off-balance, and she answers his other questions honestly. She's doing well; this festival is lovely; she can't wait to learn more about Almyra.

...by the end of their conversation, she comes to the conclusion that he's kind. He certainly seems like a lot - "larger than life" is an apt enough description for him, she supposes, and even in the brief time she spends with him before he and Tiana leave to dance, he commands the attention of everyone around him.

He's upfront and honest about the fact that things may not be easy here, but he also invites her to feel welcome, to make herself at home. It's better than shielding her from the fact that things might be hard - if she's aware that they'll be difficult, she can at least prepare for them.]

"Out with the old, in with the new"...

[She repeats the phrase as she and Claude watch the other dancers.

That's fitting, really. Something different, someone different - new places, new people, new plans. The friendship they've struck up is somewhat new, too; they hadn't known each other too well even in Garreg Mach, but she's certainly looking forward to getting to know him better.]

...I think we could all use a little change. [A pause, and then...] More than a little change, in some cases. But change is not always a bad thing.

[A smile, then, as the others continue to dance. It seems a little silly to just stand and watch, and she holds a hand out to him -]

Would you like to dance?

[The steps seem easy enough, and what she doesn't know already, she's willing to learn.]