[ Riz stops to consider this. ]

I think she did have a plan all along to befriend us! That's what that whole Bible study thing was about, remember? I mean, yeah, she was trying to convert us a little, but I'm pretty sure that was also because it's the only way she knew how to make friends.

[ He looks, unfortunately, very cheerful about this prospect. ]

And if she had a plan to befriend me, that would mean she wanted to be friends with me. That's a win.

[ Sorry, Fabian. He's not getting it. But he is getting the picture that Fabian doesn't like it, so he nods sagely. ] Just forget I mentioned it.

[ That's how this works, right!!!! ]