I think it was only a matter of time before you tried to befriend them. I just sped the process along.
[Maybe it wouldn't have been these kids in particular, but she does believe that, in time, he'd want to try to be a more direct good influence. He'd want to try and see if he was capable of juggling his hurts and helping a child who may not have had the best adults in their lives, previously.]
[ He gives a half shrug as he nods, it's true. He would have eventually tried to help them as best as he could. He's not sure how well it would have gone however, without her help. It likely would have taken longer to build trust, much longer before they would have been willing to sit and read with him. ]
Well, they're still lucky. I can't create chocolate out of nothing.
[ Slight teasing. The children benefited from Wanda's presence far more than her abilities, they benefited from her as a person and her experiences. She was a natural around them. ]
Yes, I'll be heading back.
[ He had a few things to look over in terms of inventory before his night was over. ]
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[Maybe it wouldn't have been these kids in particular, but she does believe that, in time, he'd want to try to be a more direct good influence. He'd want to try and see if he was capable of juggling his hurts and helping a child who may not have had the best adults in their lives, previously.]
You heading home for the night?
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Well, they're still lucky. I can't create chocolate out of nothing.
[ Slight teasing. The children benefited from Wanda's presence far more than her abilities, they benefited from her as a person and her experiences. She was a natural around them. ]
Yes, I'll be heading back.
[ He had a few things to look over in terms of inventory before his night was over. ]
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I'll see you later, then. Thank you for helping out tonight.
[Because he was a help. He can connect with the kids in a way she can't, simply by knowing French.
With a nod and a wave, she heads home.]