[With quiet curiosity, Elena watched the woman. Surely she wasn't trying to be rude, the body language was all wrong. But it was odd, still, for her to not only remove the helmet, but to continue to be mute.]

...Oookay. [Since now she was having to be the literal face of the pair, Elena gave the group of children a friendly smile.] Listen up, children. We're going to go on a walk around the neighboorhood. If we get close to your house, please say "I live near here, Miss Laney!" Okay? Lets go.

[She gives a gentle tug of the first child's hand, waving the rest to follow with her other. Before turning fully forward, she turns her eyes to the helmeted woman.]

Could you make sure none wander off back there? There are a bit too many of them for me to handle alone.