She listened patiently, because he had much to say and the kind of voice she imagined students appreciated. Her own could grow shrill when she was tired. Today was a special situation, as she neither had to address a crowd, nor teach. She could relax, at least insofar as she ever could when away from the people who understood her.
"I've only been here a few weeks. I've been staying with my cousin and her husband, but yes. I'd appreciate some help." She didn't mention that she'd gotten paired recently. It wasn't anyone's business but her own.