[ she smiles, nodding in seemingly understanding. fuck- there goes her chance to leave before someone else tries to pet her head again. looks like she's gotta endure this as well because noelle doesn't want to leave unless she can convince someone else to tag along. helps keep all the attention off of her, you know?

but something he said does get her attention. ] You think they'll make an announcement of some sort? Or attempt to speak with us, directly? Hmmm... That could happen.

I've noticed a lot of activity from the volunteers and a table they keep heading towards in the last few minutes.

[ she noticed it mostly because she was trying to give a subtle stink-eye to the volunteer who had the gall to pinch her cheek and call her cookie. trying to be subtle about it, noelle feigns a yawn and tilts her head towards the direction of the table she's talking about. ]