tops and monochrome colours. The actress also said that Xanthe had some "insanely cool" dresses, which she thought she would wear in real life, and that high heels made the character. Shortly after arriving in Erinsborough, Xanthe attempts to scam a free burger from The Waterhole pub. However, the manager, Sheila Canning, realises what she is up to straight away, causing Xanthe to run off. Xanthe next shows up at Sheila's house on Ramsay Street, where Sheila gives her "short shrift" when she sees her. Xanthe then reveals that she is Sheila's granddaughter. An Inside Soap writer observed that the revelation was "a huge development" for Sheila, who was unaware that her son, Gary Canning (Damien Richardson), had fathered another child. His son, and Xanthe's half-brother, Kyle, was also surprised to learn that he had a sister. Mann commented that Sheila is hurt that Gary kept Xanthe a secret from her, as he is her favourite child. Mann also said that Sheila "doesn't believe it at first, but soon realises it's true. She actually feels sorry for Xanthe, because Gary has kept a lot from her as well." Sheila initially struggles to get along with Xanthe, but Mann was pleased by the new addition to the Canning family, calling her "a great character". Van der Meer said Xanthe would eventually make "a good friend" on Ramsay Street and that she would also get into "trouble, excitement, and mischief." Early storylines Xanthe runs away and stays in a show home. She throws a party at the house and charges an entrance fee, so she can afford to buy a ticket back to Gold Coast. After she is caught by the police, Xanthe is given the choice of staying with Sheila or moving to a foster home. Xanthe opts to stay with Sheila, but she is "devastated" to overhear Kyle complaining about her poor attitude. Kyle later tells Xanthe that she is not wanted, but he realises that he is damaging their relationship and they have their first proper conversation. Sheila enrols Xanthe at Erinsborough High, but she worries that she will come across as stupid. Xanthe is told off for wearing too much make-up and she struggles with a reading exercise, leading to fellow student Alison Gore (Madeleine Andreopoulos) teasing her. Xanthe befriends Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel) after she stands up for her. Piper does not condone Xanthe's stealing and selling