[Right? It's baffling. She still hasn't gotten used to it. It's not like they're really family, but just the thought of even having some sort of weird assigned family is so incredibly strange to her.]

You know, that might not be a bad idea. It could be a better way for those of us here to get to know one another better. Perhaps in a less...formal setting.

[Not quite the word she's looking for, but she's not really sure what would be the best way to say away from the locals who seem to love keeping an eye on things.]