She sighed, rubbing her face a little with her free hand. "I suppose so. I don't mind being someone who stands up - I just wish I didn't have to. I'm so angry I could grind bones with my teeth."

She looked up at her friend, "I know I have people who care about me, who don't care who my parents are. I shouldn't have let this get to me. No matter how much both sides get under my skin."