>>5828336A dozen ideas flit through your mind, although you are sure that the more daring ones are being suggested by the Trickster. Nope, those sorts of stuff need more time! Stuff like k-k-kisses and, and...
Shaking off that train of thought, you arrive at a less conspicuous solution.
"So... Rosa, how did you start being a con artist?" Get her to tell stories! That should brighten her up.
Indeed, Rosa's face lightens up considerably, and she looks more relaxed.
"Heh, interested in con artistry, huh? If you ask me, being a mage's better." Her lips curl up into a smile.
"But well, since you asked nicely - it started one day when I was about your age... well, plus a couple years or so. I was going home from grandma Ko's gym lessons, lugging my gym bag and feeling all sad and stuff because I was very self-conscious about my height. When suddenly, I hear someone calling to me from behind - someone I've never seen before. A lost traveler, she said. She then asked me if I could help guide her where she's going. In retrospect, that was really suspicious, but I went with her because..."
>CHOOSE ONE>□ I wanted to get out of Goblinton>□ I was really curious about her>□ I smelled adventure from her>□ I got nothing to lose>□ I thought it'd piss my parents off>□ I was charmed by her confidence>□ Other (fill in) 