The forced smile became a little more genuine, more out of understanding. Fred had once known a safe and quiet life. Then she'd come to Los Angeles, been sucked into an alternate demon world by portal, rescued by Angel and his friends, and ended up with friends who were more than that, much like family. Danger being a consistent factor in her life was a small price to pay for that. "No it wouldn't, would it?"
She had to tilt her head up slightly to look him in the face when he stood but after Angel, Wesley, and Gunn, tall men was something she was used to. A small snort and laugh followed. "Being in danger seems to be the way to make the best of friends," she replied, shaking her head. "Or so it seems around here."