[lmao @ staying with her friends forever...but she doesn't really give any tells, keeping the smile on her face because the sentiment's sweet and true. she'd love that, if possible.]

I've gotten lucky. I'll admit that, but...it took me a while to get to this point, too. Practically my whole life, actually? [all of her friends are extremely recent.] But just means it's not too late for other people either. Decent company is a good start...maybe even a step in the right direction to finding more decent company when you get home?

[whatever erin's situation may be, she means.]