[She says "twenty-five" might be that old. Phew, she almost wonders how she'd react if any of her adult friends from back home showed up here too! But this Maya's still smiling! A genuine grin, especially when her eyes pop brightly with it.]

Hmm, that's true. I don't know if they want me to play a role like a counselor here, but if they do, there's no one more suitable? Maybe? [She laughs. A small joke as she stands with her arms crossed.] ... And I'm very sorry if it seemed like I was dismissing you. I really didn't intend to at all. Your age is no reason not to have respect for you, and your capabilities-- The brightest people out of all of us are the youngest of us, don't you think?