Thanks. [The reply is sincere, bordering on heartfelt. The girl allows a long silence between them, shifting her gaze between Skulduggery, the coffee, and random objects about her room. Finally, eventually, she continues her rare bout of honesty.]

I didn't even mind arguing with Raine that much, but then Solomon said I was acting like a kid and to stop. [A beat.] I thought he'd be on my side.