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"Oh, okay, that makes sense," Helena said.  Valencia didn't seem too sad about her lack of friends, so why would she pity the girl?  At the second question, Helena was able to answer immediately, "No, I've moved once, but I was too young to remember.  I've lived in the same city for most of my life."  She mentally admitted that it would be nice to have a change in scenery now and then, but wasn't this a change in scenery?  "You'll definitely be able to make friends here," she added, encouragingly, "I'll be your friend, if you'd like."