I've been trying to ignore the story. To just laugh and roll my eyes. And honestly, this story isn't that bad. Mai's a good girl, and this probably looks worse for her reputation than mine. She's sort of going through what I went through ten years ago, and I'd be willing to bet she's trying not to care about her reputation anymore. It's not easy, and Rita makes it ten times harder.
I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at Rita, and at myself for even caring. She's got me nervous about the next thing she's going to print, and I hate that. It's not me.
I think it's kind of sweet that you stand up for me. It just reminds me of the reason you're doing it. Makes it harder to ignore her. And I'm not sure it's healthy for you, either.