"<span style="font-style: italic">Hello there." </span>One of the ladies spoke, jerking Lilianeâ€™s attention towards her.  She looked nicer, with hair like the manâ€™s.  She saw her glance around- looking for Mom, maybe.  But Liliane knew her mom would never let herself get caught.<span style="font-style: italic">"My name is Serra Alsanai. I'm one of the nurses here at the school. I cook too. Its a pleasure to have you.  You don't have to be afraid.  This is a safe place."</span><br/><br/>â€œI know.â€  Her mom would never drop her off if it wasnâ€™t safe here.  â€œUmmâ€¦.my name is Liliane.  Iâ€™m here to train as a reaper.â€  Noticing the man smiling at her, she tried to smile back- it was shaky, wobbling a bit at the corners.<span style="font-style: italic">I wish Mom was here.  But I have to be brave for her. </span>That gave her strength, and she raised her chin up, stubbornly refusing to be afraid.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Hello there, I'm Aaron. I'm a teacher here." </span>He looked nice, too, and Liliane felt herself relaxing.  â€œHi, Iâ€™m Liliane.â€  Wait, wasnâ€™t Aaronâ€¦yeah, he was one of the people her mom had told her to ask for.  Liliane looked at him with a bit more interest, then.<span style="font-style: italic">Did he know Mom? </span>â€œCan I come in?â€