[When she sees her sadness echoed on Mira's face Elise makes an effort to smile again. It's a little forced, and doesn't reach her eyes, but she's trying. She doesn't want to make people sad.]

It's okay. I'll just have to make sure it's a really good story.

[Gotta stay positive. Things'll work out.

As far as the offer.... Elise is torn between not wanting to cause her new friend any trouble and not wanting to be alone.]

Um... you don't have to. But maybe just for a while? Until I get used to everything?