There is a charm in his false modesty and then the truth that follows it. He should be proud of it, his effort in his costume making is clearly apparent and the result is a fantastic looking costume.

The tan hand is offered and she steps forward, bowing slightly at the waist, once, twice, three times, her hat lifting as she pays respect. Not the tip of the cap that is generally reserved for formal greetings, but a tip back of the hat, like the mouth of a kettle when the water has come to a boil and the mouth cap lifts to let out a scream.

Bows and hat lifts aside, she reaches out to take his hand, straightening. "My name is Hope, Joshua Washington, it's very nice to meet you." Committing to the part is one thing but it's hard to introduce yourself and meet people when you're silent.