Mary didn't even seem bothered by the stranger all up in her business. She had about as little disregard for other peoples' privacy and personal space on a normal day anyway, and as long as he wasn't in her room touching her stuff and reading her diary, she didn't see a problem with meeting a new friend like this! Especially since she was still riding the high that left her feeling peppy and confident.

She beamed at him, her hands hovering over the plate of candy. What would spring be without stale discount easter candy rabbits? Marshmallow ones, at that? She held one of them up, squishing its face slightly.

"I like these ones! What's yours?"