Rowan waved back, a little confused that the woman didn't speak back to her but she seemed friendly enough and was inviting her back to... well... what she assumed was wherever the woman had been maybe picnicking or something. So, she nodded and stood up, brushed herself off and followed. Maybe the girl was mute. That would be unfortunate, but by her clothing she seemed to get by alright.
Maybe she should ask. Was that rude? Her aunt would certainly know. “I don't wish to be rude, but I don't wish to presume either and start talking or asking question you cannot answer if it is the case,” she started to say, “but.. are you mute?” Rowan tried to smile to make up for her bluntness. “I know it is impolite to ask, and there is nothing wrong if you are.”