No—no, you didn't offend. You don't seem like a monster to me. Where I come from a monster is—you know. Like—

[The fact that this woman accepts being called a monster breaks her heart. Especially considering how similar they are.]

A creature, you know? Something that only knows how to hurt things. Something... I guess, unintelligent. I mean, maybe they use it a little differently where you're from, but... [She huffs.] If I find out who's been callin' you that I'll give 'em a good smack.

[She's already decided that this girl is gonna be her friend. She reaches a hand out for a shake, to show that she means no harm.]

I'm Carey.