that's more than fine by me, the only thing i've been super firm on is her teaching creative writing so it's all good. maura's a bit more of a closed book and a little more serious (on the clock, anyway, she's kind of a mess in all other aspects of her life) so they could have a nice opposites balance happening. she also showed up two years ago (from new york, so they could kind of commiserate over being in a small town now if you like) so maybe since she was the newbie and mireya was already there she helped show her the ropes?