Beck can see at a glance that Shepard doesn't want to be pestered. The trouble is that Beck is pathologically friendly, besides which, she's concluded a long time ago that the people who don't want to be pestered are frequently exactly the ones who need company. If Shepard tells her straight-out to fuck off, she'll go. Until then, she lengthens her stride, pushing herself to catch up (good to have some competition, even if it's competition you can't hope to beat), and gives the Tribute a bright, dazzling smile.

"I'm Beck," she says. "Beck Scordato. Just started out in District 12. Nice to actually meet someone up this early."