It does. [She snorted, her eyes looking to the side.] Most of them don't know what friendship means, or what it can cost them when they offer it. It's still their choice, but they're hasty.

[Her gaze turned back to him rather pointedly.] Then again, there aren't many people here who understand what I'm going through like you do. So, maybe one of us will... but I'm entitled to say I trust you, because you haven't left me behind after knowing what I am.