“You’re allowed to ask questions first.”

So I did.

We discussed the schedule, reporting structure, training, and the people we’d serve.

Rosa answered every question patiently.

When the call ended, I had a job and a list of forms to complete.

I called Lena.

She whooped so loudly I had to hold the phone away from my ear.

Then I bought myself a modest notebook and a pen that wrote smoothly without leaving ink on my fingers.