He'd spoken like he'd taken it that way, and that's what left an impression. Her mind tilted into full whirl, filling her mind with conflicting conversation over what should be done, What shouldn't be done and everything in between.

"That would have been a better answer," she replied, tone staying softly level and calm. "I was real pissed when you left. I'm still pissed.." A breath was let out through her nose. "I'm glad to not hear it over the network. I'm glad I warrant a visit."

Because like it or not, she still cared, and it wasn't in the detached, neighbourhood friendly way most people meant their care. Devi didn't work like that, emotionally.