[ Hotaru will reach over and pet Daisy, if she lets her. The dog's presence is comforting.

She smiles up at Roderic. She is nervous about this, as much as she's trying her best not to show it. Being open about her problems when she's the one sharing is hard on her enough, but it's unsettling to know that Roderic will have possible access to even things she doesn't know about. Hotaru trusts Roderic, and she trusts he wants to help, but uncertainty lends itself to fear. ]

I think my situation is weird by itself. I don't think you'll be able to make it too weird. Tell me what I should do, and I'll do it.

[ She's good at following directions at least. ]