[ Some of the nervous tension in her shoulders seems to ease at his words, and her smile is a bit surprised but pleased. ]

Really? You do?

[ He's a great writer too, so if he likes it then maybe it isn't as bad as she thought. ]

Uh...for most of the month. [ She gestures to some of the crumpled sheets around her. ] I mean, when I can. But...you know that new girl, Luz? She was telling me about how people sometimes write stories based on things they like - like books, or shows, or movies, or...anything really. And sometimes people rewrite things they don't like about it, or things they might like to see. Mostly just for fun, and they even share stories with people online.

And... [ She blushes again, looking down at her hands and fiddling with her skirt. ] Well, I like mythology, so I...thought I could give it a try.