"You are not your only friend any longer," she told him. "I am your friend, though I don't expect your trust. Not right now. Trust is earned, and we haven't known each other long enough for that to have happened, now, have we? But I am your friend, Jamie."
Then Ananya smiled. "And saying that you're not sure is just an example of why I'm sure you've got so much potential. You know enough to know that you don't know. There are many that would simply try to bluster through, to make themselves appear clever or sure of themselves. It is alright to be honest when faced with limitations.
"You don't know your options, so I think the first step might be to take some time to educate yourself. And I'm not simply referring to the reading. We will have to show you the possibilities so that you can make your choice accordingly." Ananya nodded. "And we'll find a way for you to keep your freedom."