"Right now, her family's only got a grandmother. The whole household relies on her grandma picking up scrap to make a living, plus they're still paying off old debts. Life... ai. But that kid's pretty good, she gets top three in every test at her school. Still, coming from a family like this, she's pretty shy and doesn't talk much. Just so you all know, don't mind it if she's quiet when you meet her."
Afraid they might mind the child's personality, the street staff quickly explained.
But in truth, it's easy to understand, "Don't worry, the reason we help these kids isn't for anything special. We just want children from families like theirs to have a bit more hope for their future."
