[i]The man's suspicion only grew when the woman did not answer, for he had never encountered a mute person. But he did understand blackmail, and thought maybe the woman would be in danger it she revealed anything. So instead of attacking her, he decided to try to make small talk, and figure out what she was from there.[/i] "... nice weather, huh?" [i]He said, doing his best to sound awkward and nonchalant, looking around the sunlit woods.[/i]