"Um, yeah. Sort of," she starts slowly, perching on the edge of the seat. It's not the question she expected, evident by the confused smile crossing her face. "Just moved, so I don't reckon anyone really expects me to be anywhere anyway."

They do, but she doesn't consider it an issue as long as her uncle doesn't care. And he doesn't; he's too busy being pleased she's actually getting out of the house to worry about school. Besides, it's not like there's danger when she stays in the territory bounds.

"What's your excuse for it?"