"It's not just feeling that's bothering you, is it."

He might feel that way, but her capacity to wait for him is strong - the same way he wouldn't let her up if she was trying to run away from her own feelings, she'll stay there for him. Persistent, but steady. That's how their friendship is. They can't deny that they are hurt.

"Something in particular has you in its grip."

It's not like she hasn't noticed the absence of a certain Changeling.