"I've had a lot to make up for." Well, not for herself exactly. More for her mother, which shouldn't be on her shoulders, but she bears the responsibility nonetheless.
She tilted her head, listening. Then she blinked. "The woods? Are the living conditions that bad?" She was pretty good at passing for human, but she opted to be brave. "I was raised around humans, so I guess I'm used to the creature comforts."
She shrugged her shoulders. "I wish I hadn't gotten separated from my friends or fiance. I'm worried about things back home."