"For becoming a librarian? Honey, I don't think you should be slaving away to get into that school when you could learn the same stuff at a cheaper place. So you'll become a successful librarian after 22 years of having your nose to the grindstone, but what sort of life will that leave you with?"

She laughs a little, reaching out to tug on her hair. "Assuming people are going to say no is basically the definition of being scared. Come on. You're a cutie. And even if the chicks are blind, are you going to let rejection get you down? You're a strong independent woman who don't need no woman. Let's be real."