“Hi. What’s your name?”

“My name is Andrew Wiggin, but most people call me Ender. And what is yours?”

“My name is Esperanza. I hate my name so just call me Rachel. I like it better”

“Well okay then Rachel. Thank you for lending me your attic for the night. I would have had to sleep outside if you didn’t offer”

“It’s no problem Ender, I was really poor growing up, so I like to let poor people come to my house and stay. It makes me feel grateful that I was able to escape poverty, and I like giving back to the community”

“Well actually I’m not poor Esper… I mean Rachel”

“Why were you gonna have to sleep outside then?”

“Well my brother Peter blew up my house while I was at the grocery store. He’s a terrible person and I hate him and he hates me”

“Oh that’s terrible. You can stay as long as you need to Ender”

“Well actually I have somebody coming to get me tomorrow morning. But thank you”

“It’s no problem. Have a good night, I hope the attic isn’t too creepy”

“I don’t think that will be a problem Rachel. I’ve slept in a lot creepier places. Like in the middle of space and on an alien planet”

“Wow! that sounds exciting, When did you do that Ender?”

“Well when I was a child I went through a recruiting program for the Imperial Fleet, and I eventually saved all of mankind”

“Wow, well then it’s the least I can do to lend you my attic for the night. Have a goodnight. I’m making a special breakfast in the morning so be ready!”

“I can’t wait! Thanks again Rachel”