"Oh, so it happens that I'm here now and have had a couple years of experience of minding you, and will work for nothing outside of room and board. I'm not really in need of a government paycheck. So that is an option. You gotta have support. And I've been handling administrative duties and public relations at the school for a little while now, so I actually have some relatable experience that I can throw at you."

She snickers. "Go Faiza."

She finds the mugs and tea cups with saucers and opts for the latter. "You're around the age her son would be so she probably takes even more of a shine to you."