"Oh thank you!" Aria said gratefully in Italian, smiling again. It was nice to see a visitor that knew very good Italian, though Aria could hear a distinct accent that came from the mainland. Her own breed of Italian from the island was influenced by different countries and cultures, but it held to the Italian words and subject verb agreement. Many of the people who came to visit were Americans who knew no or very little Italian, or read it from a phrase book. 
"It's very nice to meet you Mr. Chase," She said, looking at his lone backpack then back at Ben,
"You don't have much, you won't be staying long?" Aria couldn't hide the hint of disappointment in her voice. This man was handsome, new, and interesting. 

The way he looked spoke clearly of a man of travel and adventure. He didn't carry much, wasn't well shaved, relaxed... Everything Aria wished she could do and be. She hoped beyond hope that Benjamin would stay at least for while, so that she could get to know him and of his traveling.