[but this ain't about her, so she's bounced back within the next beat--:]

Are you set on Highstorm? There's bound to be simple work that doesn't involve a lot of people in Springstar, too. Like, say... [She takes a sip from her juice while scrutinizing him with more attentiveness, because she's Thinking,

...]

Maybe a private combat instructor, or escort that also doubles as bodyguard?