Merlin. So you've been duly guilted. Are you going to go home then? She's an adult, darling. She could go home. If she doesn't want to be there without you, that's understandable, and she's certainly allowed to feel as she does, but to make you feel poorly because of it, that's unnecessary and childish. Would you like me to ask Adrian? Or, rather, to bring it up? I'm glad things've returned to normal with Destiny. Arguing is normal in a relationship of any kind, as two people will never get along across all junctures. It's better to argue than to pretend things are all well, when you know they aren't, hm? And perhaps the sofa is temporary. Why must you call Mary?
She's upset, yes, as she thinks you're avoiding her. I've told her this isn't true, but, like many, she's quite skilled at convincing herself of untruths when they suit her. But, she's important to you, I know. Confronting her misunderstanding can only help. Once you've the emotional range to do it. It needn't be now.
It's quite common that I annoy people. You're likely right. I ought let him be. To be honest, I feel as if I'm on eggshells with most and I've got heavy feet. [Sigh.] I know. I'm sorry to hear of another sister, if she's suffering the same. You've spoken with her? Erm, he's just a bad idea all around. Surely that's obvious.