Felltree Marsh show, never tell

oh. dalia wished she could help, but she didn't know anyone from outside drageda. so, how in the world could she even help. she smiled softly at him, her eyes apologetic. "dalia," she returned, tail waving, "sorry i wasn't who you hoped i was." he didn't seem angry or truly upset, perhaps a bit disappointed though. 

her ears pricked, tail steadying as she regarded his question. how to answer? what to say? "i'm just wandering-- looking for something new in my life," she informed him, hoping that was sufficient enough, "and yourself?"