Ellie frowns like she doesn't understand what money is; and given that it very much hasn't been a thing-

"Couldn't help you there," she says honestly, leaning back on both hands, but then actually gives it some thought.

"I'm not from a place where money's a thing." Having a roof over her head, enough to eat and a knife in her hand is better than she'd done for a good portion of life.

"But I know enough to know that either that means illegal shit, or a sponsor."

There are no honest ways to make more than just a living around here. You either come from money or you don't.