[ The release of the hold on her neck gives her more relief than she'd care to admit, though she reminds herself he could overpower him easily. She takes a few easy breaths ruminating on his words as she falls back on her heels a little, eventually making herself comfortable in the dirt.

Parallel worlds. ]

I meant actually friends, where you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not.

And... just what is that supposed to mean, anyway?