Violet was going to tell him to leave her alone but then he looked at her. Like that sad look that people gave and it seemed to work on everyone. Even someone like Violet. But Violet had a heart deep inside. And she felt bad about things. She wasn't so wrapped up in herself all the time that she ignored others. If anything, she seemed all too willing to do things for others before she took care of herself.
"You're fine," Violet said, "Ah'm just a little tired so Ah'm grumpy. But school's fine. What about you? You not having too much trouble?"