[Rei nods as well, then pulls off her own shoes, tucking her knee-high socks inside them. The sand really does feel pleasant between her toes, even if she will have to clean her feet later.
Now, small talk. Not her strongest suit.]
Is this - your first time visiting the beach? [The only hint of her awkwardness is the slowed speed of her speech - she's got her walls well in place upon meeting a new person, so very little emotion slips through at all.]