There are quite a few benches scattered around the Hub to facilitate "peaceful" encounters. Perhaps the newcomer has found one that's more out-of-the-way, but the Doll has a way of showing up in unexpected places. Her footsteps can be heard before she enters Lauriel's field of vision, and intentionally so; for all her inhuman grace, the Doll learned long, long ago never to accidentally sneak up on a new acquaintance. And when she sees the look in Lauriel's eye, and the subtle search for a hidden weapon, the Doll is quite certain that she made the right move.

Accordingly, the Doll doesn't approach too closely at first. She stands before the bench, nearly seven feet tall and dressed for winter, so her new acquaintance might see her clearly. She bows her head deferentially as she responds in a gentle, accented near-monotone:

"Good evening, Miss Lauriel. I am a doll, made to soothe the weary and accompany the lonely. You may call me whatever pleases you, though most simply call me 'Doll.' "

The Doll presents her articulated hands, showing how literal the moniker is... if her ball-jointed knees and unmoving mouth hadn't already made it clear. This also shows she's unarmed, of course. She continues, "Welcome to Amani. Do you desire company?"

Even from a few feet away, a perceptive person might notice the Doll's floral scent. Were she to come close, the floral haze might be quite relaxing.