[ The smile Mariette turns to her companion tries for optimistic, but she knows it’s obvious that it masks pain underneath. She’s good at hiding it, but this place puts her on edge. She finds herself looking at that glaring bold line again. ]

Hey, you seem like you’ve been through some stuff. [ Her voice is gentle but solid as she makes a statement that might as well be wrong, but she’s pretty sure she recognizes trauma when she sees it, especially with that fear she voices. They just met each other, but Mariette wonders how much they have in common.] If you recognize it, don'tlet anyone take advantage of you. Keep your head up and if the contract’s not right then get out of there. Alright?