Roger felt a twinge of guilt. He hadn't meant to judge and that was exactly what he had done. "You're right. We should give her the benefit of the doubt. I just heard the accent and thought it strange she was coming on board about the same time." He shook his head. "I shouldn't have judged. Will is a good judge of character. He can usually pinpoint a person done - at least from what I've seen. If he brought her on board than she's probably good. But you're right. We should still be careful. Even with the others. No point bringing them in on this."

He led her toward a small diner where they ordered breakfast. "So all you final examinations out of the way, how did you think you did?" He asked changing the subject. No point in worrying about something that may or may not happen. "That leaves how many more semesters left?"

Some guys would probably be jealous or feel insecure by being with a girl that had higher education than them. But not Roger. He was proud of Bea. She was intelligent and would do very well. Besides, he was glad she was able to follow in her father's footsteps. Personally, he was alright working menial labor jobs. He didn't need or want an education. Oh he liked learning. He could read with the best of them. But he was content with his life. It didn't mean he wasn't ambitious. It just meant he had different priorities.

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It felt good that someone seemed to get it and not make fun of her. Of course, going through something similar usually gave people better understanding. The fact that Rebeca too felt lost at times, made Estella a bit relieved she wasn't the only one. Though she immediately felt bad. Pushing the thoughts aside, she returned the smile and followed Rebeca through the ship. "A map would be greatly appreciated. Thank you."

They saw the Captain but there wasn't much time. Not wanting to get left behind, Estella followed Rebeca knowing she can thank the man later for hiring her. She had no doubt she'd be seeing him more frequently.

Entering the room, Estella smiled. "No problem. It's nice." And it was. The last room she had on the [i]Aurora[/i] had been really a closet almost. But she had been able to lock it - so that was good. This room, she doubted she'd have any issues. There wasn't people on board and  she doubted anyone would try to come in here as this was also the room for the Captain's daughter. Nobody was that stupid. She had a feeling the man would toss anyone off his ship - no matter where they were - if they tried to hurt his girl. Which was sweet. Her own Da was like that. And her brothers. She hadn't had to worry about bullies with them around. Minus of course the teasing they gave her.

Turning her attention back to the room, her eyes lit with amusement as Rebeca tried to quickly clean up. "Oh don't clean up from me. After Rufus' store this is nothing." She gave a light laugh. In no way was there complaining in her statement or putting down the man's shop, just a simple fact. Unslinging her backpack, she set it on the bed. She actually didn't have a lot. She usually traveled fairly light. Not having many possessions meant less to worry about. That and if something was stolen or went missing, she wasn't that overly attached to it. Well except for a few things. Her most treasured things were usually kept on her. The main of which - her necklace - tucked under her shirt.

Placing the pack into the footlocker she glanced around, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Very nice. Thank you for sharing your room."