What? [ Even through the sad haze settled over him, he looks across in her direction. Not speak to her ever again? ] Why would I do that?

[ She's one of his best friends, like he told her.

He shakes his head and leans forward, a hand covering his eyes. While he tries to digest the newest twist in his rapidly messed up relationships, it also becomes paramount after hearing her talk like that to try and be fair, too. Somehow. ]

I know him. I trust him, so ... I'm glad it was someone like Vax that [ a fraction of a pause, ] took care of you the way you wanted.

[ Even if it wasn't me. ]