[ for her, romance and friendship have never gone hand in hand — what is truly important is the relationship at the base of it all, being nakama, being able to rely on each other no matter what. she isn't blind to Jin and Asher being closer than friends... it's simply that what matters to her more is their friendship, above all else. ]

But you did what you thought you have to do. [ it's okay — she gets it.

she's been smiling slightly until the point that Jin uses to change the subject, turning it to her instead... then, the smile slips off as she rests her chin on her hand, propped up against the table. her head tilts back just slightly. ]

Yes. Anyone who hurts him will regret the day they were born. [ it's isn't a threat, not like Kaz would issue one — instead, it's a fact, stated quite simply because it's true.

then, after a pause, with a lighter tone, ] He's honest. I like that. You don't meet a lot of people who are as kind and willing to learn to become better.