Jennifer stayed silent for a few minutes, staring at the spot where Arven had stood before her.

[i]Help? How could I help anyone? I can't even handle myself...[/i]

[i]"...these are the people it's safe for you to be around, the few who could be your friends, your new family, if you let them."[/i]

[i]I need them. And... somehow... they need me.[/i]

"I'll do it. I'll do... what I can. To help. Help my family."

She spoke to the air in front of her, a tear sliding unnoticed down her cheek.

[i]But what was[/i] he?