[ She places the fruit back in the bag and turns with wide eyes. She wasn't very used to getting compliments. ]

Really? You think I'm beautiful? Oh, thank you very much! That's so kind of you to say! [ Gracia bows, looking quite happy. That compliment was enough to make her momentarily push aside that foreboding, ill feeling. ]

[ Ping! ] By the way, are you a newcomer to the city? I couldn't help but overhear your questions, you see.