I think I may have found something that'll work to help break the ice for myself.

I recently became interested in a variation of tag called "Humans vs. Zombies". In short, it involves a team of "humans" armed with NERF guns and a growing team of "zombies" armed with...well, nothing. Zombie army grows as humans are tagged. A lot of college kids play it and it sparked my interest. Now, seeing as I don't go to college, I play it in smaller sessions with my friends. It's a common sight to see me and a couple friends blasting away at eachother in my yard with a wide variety of NERF guns even if we'er just messing around outside of a game. I can hope that my favorite little one will be interested in such a spectical and will maybe (just maybe) ask to join in. It's a long shot, but it seems possible. It can also eliminate the possibility of "red flags" seing as I won't exactly be approaching her. I just don't really know how appealing a gun fight would be to an 8 year old girl.

I hope this happens, even just once. I'd love for her to have fun with me.