"Sure! Class is actually almost over. They leave here in about 10 minutes so we actually should be cleaning up right now." Athena nodded and put her bag on the chair she was sitting on making sure that there wasn't anything dangling down that people couldn't trip over. She had that misfortune plenty of times through school and college. "Then I can show you the store and market so you have some stuff for in the morning. Drop that off at your place and head to the diner if you like?"
Athena smiled widely " Suona alla grande. (Sounds great!)" She began picking up paintbrushes and pencils, putting then back in the pots where it seemed they belonged. She gently reminded children that they would be leaving soon and to make sure that everything was finished with painting and such. She dished out compliments and encouragement to the younger children who had seemed to have used all of the colours they could get there hands on.
The little girl who had sat with her to draw a cat toddled over holding up the picture of a cat. " See I told you I could draw a cat sitting down" she gave a toothy grin and waited for Athena's response. Athena's eyes widened " oh my goodness! Look out Picasso, there's a new kid on the block. How about next time I'm here we can draw different animals I can show you if you like" She said smiling, the little girl nodded and ran over to her parents.
Athena laughed softly as she picked up the last bits of clean paper that could be used next time. Taking off the paint covers off the table she folded them up neatly. " So Willow...have you always taught art to kids? Is that what you do as a chosen profession?" she asked as she picked up her bag getting ready to follow Willow wherever she would lead her. To be honest she could lead her to the back of a car and Athena wouldn't mind.
She got out her purse and made sure she had enough money to buy food and stuff. Just about. Until her next pay check came in.