She nodded. "I thought they would, yes," she replied. "But they didn't, and everyone's mad, but they're just gonna be even madder when it gets worse, aren't they? But I told everyone how to make it stop! I just-- I just want it all back the way it was." And with a small sniffle She buried Her head in Her hands, but only quickly to blink back the angry tears that were threatening.
She hated December. She absolutely hated it. When else did Her mood swing around like this?
"I can take care of myself," She said finally. "I was gonna stay with Ben, but I decided that wasn't a good idea. Especially not after the other day. Everything's just... it's not fair. I liked it better when 'I'll put the fear of God' in you actually meant something."