Watching Claire's reaction made Cissie feel sheepish. She hadn't meant to startle her or make her feel bad for asking, it was just dating Kon was just inconceivable on every possible level. Even leaving aside the whole best friend in love with him thing, there was just nothing like that there in her feelings for him. Affection, occasional annoyance - but no love love.

"Hey, you've got nothing to be sorry for! I promise. I, uh... actually know who it is. At least, I'm pretty sure I do, unless he's gone crazy and didn't tell me. It's - yeah. A real big mess on every side, so I hear."