[Most of the children barely take any notice of Eustace, either casting him only a brief look of curiosity or breezing right past him to run around and keep playing. The girl beside Barnaby, however, seems intent on competing with him for best permascowl and hides herself behind Barnaby, peeking out only slightly with a frown on her face. Barnaby offers him an apologetic look when he notices her reaction, though he should probably realise by now that Eustace of all people wouldn't really mind.]

They're children from the Citadel who don't have any parents. I've been helping them out when I have the time.

[He pauses and glances at the little girl still half-hiding behind him.] This is Cerys. Would you like to say hello to Mr Eustace?

[She's staring very, very intently at Eustace's ears. But when she's addressed, she pouts and turns her face away with a quiet 'no'.]