Alyssa stepped into Professor Bentley's office and turned to greet the Professor who had opened the door for her."
Good afternoon Professor it is nice to see you again. I know that you are very busy, so I'll try to make my visit short." Alyssa looked around for Caltex and sure enough he was hiding under a coffee table peering up at her. She waved at him before turning back to the Professor.
Before she made her request, Alyssa held up the basket she was carrying. "
Uh...Professor I made a batch of Blueberry Streusel Scones this morning and was wondering whether you would like some." Alyssa uncovered the towel that was keeping the scones warm and handed the basket over to Professor Bentley.
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The reason I'm here is because I would like to get your permission to enter Greenhouse Five to help take care of it. I know that you rarely allow anyone inside it and I promise that I won't touch anything that you don't want me to. But I noticed that after class today, that we had made a mess and I was hoping that I could help clean up there like I do with the other Greenhouses." Alyssa paused to wait to hear what the Professor had to say.