It was a relief to hear him say it, but there was a small corner of her doubting his words. Or maybe it was the fact that he'd said I am, instead we're friends, implying it only went one one. Or perhaps it was because ... well it was a silly thought and not worth considering. So instead she ignored it and pushed on. "Of course you are, silly." Sisse shook her head, the world swirling slightly around her, which despite her current situation standing still, had her stumble slightly to the side before she caught herself, trying to appear as balanced and normal as possible. "And as such I should defend you. Isn't that what friends are for?" This time there was a definite (and rather unintentional) lack of assurity to the question as it wavered there between the two of them.