Putting a hand on her hip, sighing quietly to herself, seeming to be debating something internally. "Its a rather long story.. I may have seemed like a cold, heartless person at times with no real care for anyone except for myself, and that is honestly mostly true. Although, I do have one person who that does not apply to. I'm going to skip the details, as i'd rather not let myself become emotional in-front of you right now." Indeed looking a bit wary, her confident tone wavering slightly. Although perhaps this was not the full reason for skipping the details.
"She needs a place to stay.. At least temporary, I am not able to watch over her the entire time as I have things I am rather obligated to do for both of our safety, and she is rather young at the age of thirteen to be doing anything alone.. That, and i'm sure as hell not going to let her get involved with the wrong people. I'm leaving things out, as you've probally figured out in that head of yours, and I ask you not probe too deeply."
"Like I said. A burden that you will get nothing out of. If you are to decline, please do so. Don't leave me hanging."