And there it was, just like the elephant in the room and between them. So much alike, in so many ways. Only because of her "gifts" she will continue her education and further her training until she is a criminal medical examiner. It was so much more than an education, it is the continuing of her life purpose. The way she was born and what she had chosen for herself, she could make sure her hands were always justified this way. In a way...if she could just tell him...couldn't he help her too? This brought the smile back. The fantasy came to life in her mind, he could help her find those who possess the darkness and stop them, possibly before they even harm an innocent. 

"I'm glad for you! It's about time we all got into the last legs of our journey's, you know? It's great to see so many people bloom." She stopped short of what she was sure would have been an embarrassing statement to leave her lips next. She cringed inwardly. How would he feel if he knew some of the crime scenes he might investigate could have been made by her? "When do you start? How long of an internship is it?"