[Surprising- but not at all unwelcome. There was only a brief second of pause, eyes lighting up brighter with that.] If it happens you'll definitely be the first to know, because you're more than right.

We're all connected, after all. Think that applies here as well as back where I'm from— maybe even everywhere, no matter differences. Better to enjoy those than keep up a divide, right?

It's why I like music so much, and finding places to hang with others who enjoy it too is a nice place to start finding those connections. [It was how she'd forged her first connections.]

So really, thanks. I'll hit you up when I'm in the area!