( Is she supposed to whisper? Maybe. Maybe she's supposed to whisper... Ella's own voice drops down in volume, though she feels a bit more like they're conspiring than they're... anything else. )

I understand what you mean. About it being really strange. I wouldn't have ever imagined anything like it before - I'm a little adrift in it all.

( She offers a small smile, this one hinting toward more amused. )

It's nice meeting you too. Circumstances aside, of course.