After hearing Nina's answer, Newton smiled at her, pleased to meet such an intelligent young girl. "You really are smart. To become a scholar, you don't need to be talented or powerful. You just have to be smart and to like studying."
The profession of scholar or theorist was less dependent on Awakening, something Nina couldn't count on given her circumstances.
Newton imagined that she had made this choice with her possibilities in mind, something remarkable. Not everyone had what it took to do what they could.
Her wanting to help her brother was also amazing because it could give her opportunities since he would certainly help her. As remarkable as it was to grow up alone, it was also tough, and there was nothing wrong with taking advantage of the available opportunities.
