Sometimes an accusation is necessary. I doubt anyone would bother making one if things weren't being construed in a way enough to trigger it.

[ Oh but she's not denying that she was-- because she was, though her intent was realisation, not to put her down. ]

This is between you and him, yes. And I know I oughtn't be here either. But you know, when a friend of mine is being silly enough to get me worked up...

[ And here, she only half-means Rosella, because a lot of the reason why she came here had to also do with Cain's outburst about her that got her worried for her. ]

I'd like to think it's something she can speak her mind about to me, if I'm doing the same to her, unasked.

[ A wry smile, and she leans back against the wall slightly, watching her. ]