Lelani
Lelani sat on the steps of the rolling ladders, taking the books that her mother would hand her and putting them on their designated shelves. They were waiting for the students to arrive and she had nothing to do so she figured she would help her mother organize her last shipment of books. It wasn't like she would really do anything when they arrived anyway since she was really the social type. She knew her mother wanted her to try anyway so she would. Even if she didn't make a single friend, she would attempt on her mother's behalf.
She didn't realize her mother was calling her name until her hand rested on her shoulder. "Sorry mom. I'm just a little nervous," she said quietly. She always talked quietly, due partly to her shyness and partly to the fact that she had grown up around bigger kids and they scared her. Normal people might have gotten used to it but she hadn't. Sure, she was one of them now but she was still nervous and scared about making friends. She noticed that they were out of books to put away and she climbed down from the ladder. She smoothed out her skirt and walked over to the windows of the library to look out onto the water. She wondered when the boat would be there.
Suilia
Suilia gently handed Lelani the books for her to put on the shelf. She didn't have to put these on the shelf yet but she knew her daughter would be bored until the others arrived. Plus, she wanted to talk to her. She knew what it was like to start a new day of school, especially this school. She handed her the last book and noticed that she was starring off into space. She let out a sigh. She could tell that her daughter didn't want to try to make friends today but she just wanted her to try. She didn't want her to be alone, especially having to cope with her powers.
She smiled and decided she would talk to her. "Lelani, can we talk?" she asked softly. When her daughter didn't respond, she put her hand on her shoulder. Lelani looked at her and gave her a soft smile. She watched as Lelani climbed from the stairs and walked over to the window. She let out a sigh. "Lelani, I know you are nervous about all of this but you need to try to make some friends. It would do you some good," she explained. She looked her daughter in the eyes and she nodded. "Ok, mom," her daughter responded. She really worried about Lelani sometimes but she tried not to show it. She hugged her softly then turned and went into her office to make sure she had everything prepared.