Roseanne caught Hertha's underlying skepticism with a small, knowing smile but didn't bother to argue.

Hertha leaned in with curiosity. "Weren't you an undergrad at Kingswell University? Planning to stick with them for grad school?"

"Yep, Kingswell again."

"Research or professional track?"

"Research."

"And the field?"

"Biomedical Sciences."

Hertha raised an eyebrow, surprised. "That's my field, too. Got your eye on any mentors?"

Roseanne nodded. "Yeah. Ms. Payne."

"Madeleine Payne?"

"Right."

doing a bit of housework will make her more inclined to take

is a titan in her field, known for her rigor. Plus, she's been focusing more

have an ulterior motive, but you should consider looking for another mentor. There's still time before

piece,

Roseanne nodded, then

bewildered. 'That's

p.m. subway, Roseanne welcomed the blast of warm air her fingers gradually thawing. Her phone buzzed in her bag. Removing her

optimistic as ever, devoid of pressure. "As usual, I'm not too worried about your

I could," Roseanne

doubted you with your track record. Just make sure you don't stay out in this cold

"I'm on

I heard your leg's

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