[Maria doesn't know why but something about her pities Claudia. this was the woman who hurt Heather, and Maria could never forgive her for that, but something about her just comes off as sad. it's a similar thing to Vincent, she thinks. members of this damn cult. they all come off the same, so broken. no matter what Vincent says.

she sighs and sits down next to her.]

You should know the score around here. I love Heather. I'd do anything for her. You hear that? Anything. And whatever you or your religion thinks about her is wrong. [she could be a little ruder but well, she was trying to play nice in regards to The Order. mostly play nice with Vincent. as Maria told many people, it was easier to get along with Vincent, and insulting the damn cult wasn't going to get her anywhere.]

So that's that in regards to her. But you should know about me before Vincent goes telling you his ideas. [though she assumes they might have a similar thought process anyway.] Ready for a story?