Her head nodded in agreement. "I will do better at focusing my emotions. Thank you." Focusing emotions for a young thirteen year old girl was far easier said than done. But, she would do her best and it would be nice to not cry so much. She had always hated that she was a crier. Happy, sad, mad. It didn't matter, she was crying.

"Thanks for being here for me. It's nice to know that I'm not alone." She quickly picked up her cup of tea and took a sip before she could let her mind wander to the sad place. "I promise to let you know if I need anything. I think I have where to stay this summer holiday already covered, but next summer will all depend on if I can work at camp or find someone else to take me in." Camp would be the best option since she would be old enough to be hired the next summer. Then she wouldn't need to work so many odd jobs trying to get enough money for school supplies.

She folded her hands on her lap once more and looked down at her fingers. She hated asking for things, but she knew Professor Stewart would be kind. "Speaking of summer and all, I need to find a job so I can buy my books and such for fall." She looked up and continued "Next summer I'll be old enough to be hired by the camp, but this summer I can only help out to cover my camp fee. Do you have any work I can do, or do you know of anyone that would hire a super sweet thirteen year old for odd jobs?"

It was worth asking. The worst she could say was no, then her job hunt would just continue.