Well, THAT was a turnabout. Aya couldn't remember seeing someone switch moods quite so quickly. Deciding not to question it, she instead responded to the boy's question.

"I-I'm Aya of the House of Phoenix..." she began, then cursed. She should have said she was a serving girl or something - now if he really was a bandit or a rapist, he'd have a reason to target her. 

"I work for them, I mean. I was just sitting here during my time off. I really have to be going back soon..." she muttered half-heartedly, backing away, trying not to let her distrust show.