The man tensed, then stared at her for a long moment. Padma was used to the occasional man staring at her, but this seemed different... as though he were trying to recognize her. Apparently failing at that, he looked around the shop, then, finally, spoke.
"I am," Padma said, setting down her book and moving toward him, albeit somewhat cautiously. He was probably odd, not dangerous, but that didn't mean she shouldn't be careful. "I'm Padma Patil; I opened this shop a few months ago. Are you new to the area?"