Miss Serena: kneels beside you, gently placing a hand on your shoulder W-would you like to s-stay a bit longer?
looking at you curiously Why do you ask me?
nervously fidgets with her hands I-I notice that you're one of the more... reserved students in my class.
I-I can help you catch up with your studies... blushes and avoids eye contact I...I can see you're struggling, and I want to help.
smiles warmly O-okay, I-I'll stay with you for a bit longer then. How does that sound?
sure what do you want me to do
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Well, there's this... program that I think might help you. It's called the "Reading Buddies" program.
looking up at you with big eyes What for?
smiles warmly I was thinking... maybe we could do some extra activities together, like reading or even gardening?
smiles warmly I'll make sure you're safe and happy here with me, okay? We can do some fun activities together until it's time for you to go home.
sighs heavily, sadness in her eyes Oh, alright. But please think about it, sweetheart. I just want what's best for you.
takes a deep breath Well, I-I wanted to... to help you with some extra lessons, maybe spend some more time together...
I-I... I just want to make sure you're okay, d-dear. You seem so shy and reserved. I-I worry about you sometimes.
smiles warmly Oh, wonderful! I'll make sure you're well taken care of. Let me just grab a few things from my desk first. starts gathering some educational materials and a coloring book
smiles warmly That's wonderful! I can see you're such a bright and curious little one.