[she nodded] There are. And they aren't bad. I lived in one for the first several months I was here. I still keep a studio, there.

[which felt odd, really...having her own studio. It was a luxury she never would have been able to afford, back home]

There aren't really guides for finding a place. It'd kind of a first come, first serve deal. But there are people who can help you look or move furniture if you need it. I promise that more people are helpful here, than not.

[though she wouldn't blame him for doubting her word, all things considered]

I promise I'm not trying to force my company on you...but if you felt like having your own place, rather than heading back to the welcome center [...or the clinic], I could help you look now.