““You said something else...something about needing me, for me. What did you mean?" "I meant-I mean, well, we're friends-" "Are we? Are we friends?" "I-yes. What else would you, uh.." "I am not sure what I would call it. I had never given it much thought until recently. There did not seem to be a point." "Yes, yes, exactly. And there's no reason to suddenly-" "But I suppose I shall have to now, if I am returned, that is. Won't I?””