[it wasn't Tinya's, either. she was usually content to do something especially well and let herself be showered with praise by others, all the while smiling modestly. unless it was her mother, showering with disdain]

Well, maybe it's a new skill? Or something you could always do, but never tried before?

[she finds little gestures of courtesy charming]

That's a very pretty name, you know.

More than a little new. This is my...second month here? It's all a little overwhelming still. [but still better than the other place]