"Thank you Makara. You are very helpful." She gave him a big smile. Without thinking she found herself leaning into him, her arms pressed between the two of them. It was kind of like an awkward, almost hug.
She pulled away and nodded, "We can go back to the dorms. I want to read all of this first before I try to find any books. I have to have a plan of action." The words sounded oddly determined and forceful compared to Nia's usual way of talking. More often she sounded scared and unsure but right now she sounded almost confident.