Astrid remained politely silent as the others introduced themselves, keeping in mind her father’s lessons to keep eye contact as people spoke. As such her eyes flitted from one to the other as Vergil, then Celeste, and finally Dylan gave their introductions. She tried only to cringe a little when the man outside marked the hour once more. 

“It is a pleasure to meet you all,” she said slowly, before smiling and doing a small curtsy. She then turned towards the counter, and though she knew the sight that awaited her, she forced herself not to grimace. “And to you as well… I did not catch your name yesterday, I am afraid.” 

“Fredric,” the wood-man amalgamation offered helpfully. “I hope you slept well. If you’re fixing for some food, you can find some in the kitchen. Whatever suits your fancy is yours.” His one free hand gestured towards a half-open door beside the counter. 

She gave him an appreciative nod, deciding that food could wait for at least a moment and turned back to the other occupants of the room, the very human ones much to her relief. “The reason I am here is because my family is in trouble. I hoped to get some gold to take back, so we can move to a place with more work.” She pulled out a chair by an empty table, about to sit down, but decided against it and pushed it back in, and instead occupied herself by fiddling with the axe at her hip. 

She paused awkwardly for a moment, her eyes flitting from one to the other. Then continued on with some small uncertainty. “I am not very good at… being clever? I can read and write, and I know numbers, but I am best at building things with metal, and some wood. If I want to go home with some gold, I think I will need help. So if you need or want my help first, please ask." Again she paused, this time awkwardly scratching her arm. "I can make or repair tools, and lots of other things. So if you will help me, then I will help you. I will go to get something to eat. Please think about it while I am gone.” 

Having said her piece she went where Fredric had pointed her, and set about finding a suitable breakfast.