((Sorry it's been so long guys, unexpectedly busy trip))<br/><br/>Kelly listened quietly to Tessa's explanation, telling herself to be open minded, to hear what the girl had to say. She wanted that, didn't want to pass judgement and simply cast this girl away. She cared too much for her students to do that.<br/><br/>She nodded thoughtfully at the promise that she wasn't being forced, though at the next bit, she arched her eyebrow slightly. "What do you mean, 'saw how I am'?" She tilted her head to the side a bit, thinking. "But I think it would be a good idea to meet with him, see about your home situation. I don't want to get the authorities involved Tessa, but I have to make sure you're alright. You understand that, don't you?"