"Okay, that explains... quite a lot actually." Rebecca thoughtfully took a bite of her pancakes. "Like I said, I know what you're going through, at least somewhat. The only advice I can offer you is to work hard, because if there's one thing people can't ignore, it's earned success. If you make something of yourself, that's all people will remember. I know it's not much help, but it's all I can give you."

She felt a speck of something get in her eye, so she started rubbing it. "Say, what class do you have first?"