[Oh. That last paragraph breaks her heart. It hits her yet again that she hasn't seen her mom or her friends in nearly half a year, had spent New Years without them. And who knows how long this person's been without their loved ones.]

I wish I could help with the last thing. But... come to the Seventh Heaven galley, if you're not already here. I've never made them before, but... would croquettes be okay? (Or would you prefer something else?)

[She's tempted to ask if this person knows how to use a kitchen knife, but... no, this is someone asking her for help. She can do this. And maybe the wooden knife she got and the Turkey Totem will help.]