John was the people person, and it was why Lorna often had him known as the leader of the Underground because she didn’t need all that hanging on her. Lorna may have been co-leader but she didn’t mind being seen as the bad guy, calling people out for their shit, or being the hardass when it came to training. Then again none of that mattered anymore since she had left the Underground. This kid was probably the first person in a long time that Lorna found she liked rather quickly, which was an achievement. Maybe it was the personality Cassie had that won Lorna over rather quickly, but no matter it had Lorna sold on the girl being one of the decent ones.
The fact this girl had dealt with her adoptive parents being sent back only to come back couldn’t be easy. Even more so when it seemed Cassie had the same issues as Lorna on letting people get close, then to lose the people who were able to get close it just couldn’t be easy. “Of course not because I’m sure this place doesn’t want to send you back for the good stuff, only the bad,” Lorna said with a slight shrug, sighing softly. “You probably have a bunch of people here who you’d rather go to, especially since you just met me. But if they get sent back even for a day and you just need to get out for a bit you can hit me up as long as I’m still here.” Lorna didn’t think Cassie would take the offer; however, Lorna still tossed it out on the table. If the girl ever wanted to take it? Great. If not? Then that was fine as well.
Lorna waited until the waitress was out of earshot, taking a sip of her shake as she made a small approval face. “Not bad. Anyways, my question. Back in your world, where are your parents?” It was a question she knew could spark some emotions; however, Lorna had to know if the questions she wanted to ask were even going to have answers or if she’d have to go a different route with what she wanted to know.