I'm starting to think that Alexine is taking a liking to me. Instead of silence, we now exchange basic pleasantries in the morning when she comes to change me. The only problem is she's so tight-lipped about anything other than surface details. I try again this morning and don't get much, which is just making me more curious.
She's brushing my hair after curling it and I ask, "Do you ever miss your parents while your here."
She shrugs her shoulders and responds, "I haven't been here that long."
"Will you get to go back and visit anytime soon?"
"I'm not sure when I'll have the chance to go back home. It definitely won't be for Christmas," she responds in a tone that makes me think she doesn't mind.
"But won't you miss celebrating with your family?"
"It's only one year, plus I'm excit
