"Your ... year?" Lee asked, not quite following what she meant by that. Her own age? The only person from the same time period? Those seemed the two most likely answers. Her smile was lovely, even if still a bit sad. Still, Miss Ariana's thanks made Lee's heart soar.
It was only then that he remembered his errand. He was supposed to be getting water for Miss Trini. He would have to run as fast as he could all the way back. "I am sorry, Miss Ariana," he told her shaking his head. "I have to leave now, because Miss Trini will need her water. But I will talk to you later."