Allison spotted her right away, the only figure on the beach. She'd come alone to watch the lights, a few snacks tucked away in a makeshift pack made out of an old coat. She stopped a few feet away from the girl, trying not to listen but failing at it.

So she approached, settling down just a few feet away from her. Close enough that the girl could probably hear her, but far enough away that it wasn't creepy.

"They're beautiful, aren't they?"