[ ... To call him out on it or not ... but he’d been so defensive last time, she doesn’t want to give him a reason to close up again. ]

Yes, just like them. I think it would be very sad if that turned out to be that, so please try to convince your friend to go anyway, okay? Just to be safe.

[ She takes a deep breath, and exhales. ]

I’m doing all right. It turns out I really am a Witch, after all, so I’ve been learning some magic. And I’ve found people to live with ... what about you, Mr. Dylas?