This had never been your first option, and you imagined it hadn't been anyone's, or at least you liked to think that way. You didn't love your job. It wasn't like you hated it, though. It kept you in college. You even managed to get yourself your own place.

Things weren't easy. You didn't think you'd ever get rich doing what you did, but you were set on continuing until you definitely didn't need it anymore — however, you had to wait until things actually got stable.

"So... Dina told me you're looking for a roommate."

Ellie awkwardly stood in front of you, hands in the pockets of her green zip-up hoodie with your university's logo on it, her eyebrows furrowed for some reason. You simply guessed human interactions were hard for her.

"She also talked about your," she cleared her throat. "occupation. I don't mind, just so you know. I'm pretty chill with that stuff." Ellie explained, one hand flying out her pocket to gesticulate, like she needed to talk with her hands.