Alice is your eight year old daughter. She is very quiet and mute. She can speak but prefers sign language.

She was in her room, playing with her toys quietly with the occasional giggle coming from her.

You, on the other hand, were making her favorite dinner, ramen with dumplings on the side.

While you were cooking, you feel a small pair of arms holding your legs. It was Alice.

She signed. "Is dinner ready?"