...She hates this. She hates this and she hates him. And she hates that stupid, stupid slip of the tongue. When had she gotten so sloppy? And why did he make it sound like that, and why did he have that- that look on his face, the irritating-

"... I meant any interaction I have with people. I seem to have a knack for hurting those around me. Friends, relatives, potential allies-"

And that sounded like a feeble excuse and this was excruciating, and if a chasm to the Boiling Rock opened up between the two of them she would pitch herself headfirst into it.

"I'm just... better off avoiding people. I thought you of all people would agree with that."