"Yes, it certainly is," Liadan agrees. She moves to stand nearer to Gwen, then gives her a closer look, now that she realizes the other woman isn't part of the show or one of the enraptured audience members.

Getting closer highlights the first thing she noticed, which is how tall Gwen is - though to be fair, she is wearing heels, while Liadan is in a presentable but practical pair of flats. The accent too is different, Welsh she thinks. But after those superficial things are accounted for, there is still something that Liadan can sense but not understand. Something different about Gwen.

"Are you from the area, or did you travel here for the show?"