Anya nodded at Tirarian seriously.

"I learned that dishes are really important, because I don't want to be a hobo. When you're a hobo, you have to sleep in crates and don't have enough money to buy new clothes and..."

Anya fell silent for a few seconds, until her papa patted her and said that she would be sweet. Anya's spirits immediately returned as she replied, "Yes! I will be the sweetest and even help with dishes if you want! Don't worry, the Hawthornes are really nice no matter what stories you hear. At least, we are. Papa and I are really nice."