"Who says that's what I think?" she retorted. "I do not care that much about AJ to be honest. Maryanne, however, I consider her my friend. Our relationship can be... complicated but I am not impartial. On the other hand, the same goes for you. I know Maryanne's judgement can be quick and harsh. Her abilities to listen are... flawed. She prefers accusation over clarification." She paused. "I am not like that. What I do believe in is that you deserve to be listened to. You have never given me the impression of enjoying harming people. I do believe that there are many things I neither know nor understand about you. Like that god thing. I have to admit that was a bit of a surprise." She took a seat at the kitchen table, eyes firmly fixed on the restless figure in front of her.