[She ignores his jellyfish impression. She's used to seeing it, it seems, or she's enjoying it. Caren is kind of scary. No one will deny this.]

I do not know if friend would be the right word in this situation. She's clearly older then you, even if she is one of the strongest people you know, and well educated to boot.

[She just. Isn't going to explain the approval thing because why would she.]