By respecting her wishes. She didn't outrightly deny that there is a possibility you might be together in the future, but don't encourage her to think that way. DO NOT act too aggressively in wanting a relationship.
She doesn't want to rush this, so if you try to move this any faster (by asking her out again, trying to suck up to her) she will not appreciate it. I suggest trying to become friends. Treat her like a friend, be comfortable with her, hang out, let her get to know you.
And if she's looking for a guy like you, it'll happen.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.