[ By more friends, he means you, Gray. ]

Hm. Well, she regards The Hounds with the same respect as she affords her guardians. She also seems to like a number of people. I have only ever seen her react adversely to one person so far, and he is the person I'd least expect...

[ He chuckles then, because he never expected Lyall to not like Kaien, of all people. Although... ]

Gray, I have an assignment for you.