[Immediately- though it is no higher than her shoulder- her hand goes up.] -Ka!

[Her voice as well, remains low and quiet despite the emphasis and tone.]

...And the rest can be said in an office then, -ka.

Do you need help, -ka?

...Legally? [she adds with a low hiss, leaning in just slightly.]

...From what you say I suspect it's just the two of you, and no other, -ka.

[She doesn't ask about what happened to whatever mother gave them a stepfather.]