The bowl met the table as Anna slipped the paper toward her, and almost childlike Ariel's chocolate ice cream covered fingers left marks on the parchment as she accepted it. Taking the pen, Ariel pressed the tip gently against the paper and began to write.
My name is Ariel. I'm very glad to meet you!
Lifting her eyes, Ariel slid the paper back to Anna and waited to see her reaction. Writing always pleased here because it gave her confidence and control. Being silent all the time was taxing.