For a moment, Crazy Apple's expression wavered. Almost like she was about to wear a real expression on her face. But she shook her head and the moment passed.

"Maybe she was tired of falling apart all over you. Being a bother."

"You made it clear enough that you didn't want to deal with 'that crap'."

Well. He'd said that, but he'd kept right on with the being there whenever she needed it.