"It just didn't feel safe to me." She shrugs. "I know they want to help and it's nice that they give people a place to stay while they get settled, but with so many random people coming all the time, you just never know who's going to come through. And then I heard that right after I left the militia was in there, hassling people. No, thanks."

She smiles, and nods. "It'll be my pleasure. Excuse me just a moment." Rachel moves further down the counter, gathering the things she'll need to brew the tea. "Remind me," she calls over her shoulder, "have you found work yet?"