I'm nothing like you! [The words left her lips before she had even processed them in her brain. For a moment, she gaped at him, before closing her eyes and turning her head way.]

[At least he couldn't physically hurt her for that anymore.]

I'm sorry... I'm trying too, Jack. I really am.

[Her thumb shifted, moving over the end call button. She considered hammering down on it, but her earlier sentiment rattled around in her head. Jack would be harder to deal with if she wasn't amicable toward him.]

I have a mareep. Did I tell you that? Her name is Mari, and she's very, very sweet...

[It was a lame start, but it was something. Anything to keep them from lashing out at each other.]