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."

a bit of housework will make her more inclined to take you on, do you?"

been focusing more on

paused, choosing her words carefully. "I'm also applying to be her grad student. It might sound like I have an ulterior motive, but you should consider looking for another mentor. There's still time before the results are out. You can reach

she'd said her piece, Hertha awaited

Roseanne nodded,

bewildered. 'That's

gradually thawing. Her phone buzzed in her bag. Removing her gloves, she answered with a light

was as comforting and optimistic as ever, devoid of pressure. "As usual, I'm not too worried

I

your track record. Just make sure you

"I'm on

heard your

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