[Unlike some in this era, Maria feels no need to be overly taciturn just because something isn't strictly her business. While the girl's appearance does register as unusual, she chalks it up to the special occasion of the convention, or just a sense of style that's out of step with this world.

Modern manners and fashion are both something she's still working on.]

Sleep is a necessary evil that tends to get in the way of accomplishing things. But this stuff is incredible.

[She is a little embarrassed that her appreciation for the stuff is so obvious, but then, she's hardly alone.]

Do you need any help with that? It's an awful lot to carry.