She hesitated over his words, paused and considered them. "I just want to get to know what matters about people, instead of what they show to the world. And I know that can be uncomfortable, Ed. I'm twenty-five years old and not entirely naive, but I find the things under the surface are the things that truly matter in a person. What are your suggestions for finding those truths? I assumed asking was the best way to do so without invading their privacies."
She delicately lifted the fork to her mouth, chewed thoughtfully. "I was just trying to help Leah," she finally said, quiet, quiet.