"Trust me, sociability is far easier when you're naturally outgoing." There's the entire mystery of knowing what to say to someone that extroverts never wonder about. She smiles to herself. Perhaps they become stymied by the thought of sitting quietly, not talking. Probably not, but amusing just the same.

"That's right. Cellos. Horrible, isn't it? Most Deck babies get trained in all sorts of classical--ad nauseum I might add--but only the lucky ever learn anything else. My knowledge is spotty--everything from blues to country to folk to rock to big band--but it's all music I heard from Outsiders." She dimples. "My bo--um, friend--had us performing Queen at the Diamond's Festival. I'd never heard of the group before that."