[ Look at that. Him being alright with her using the sort of formalities she's used to for him, and then even offering to help even more..

Aether must be like an angel sent down from the heavens for sure, she thinks. ]

To be entirely honest, there's still a whole lot I could use help with.. [ She laughs a little bit as she says it, though there's an awkward, flustered edge to it.

Because it's definitely true. ]

For one, um.. I'm definitely still not sure yet what kind of job I could or should do here to be able to earn my keep..