[If someone had asked her months ago if she would make any friends, Bela would have laughed.

But their friendship was different. Peter is one of the few people here who had gone to bat for her several times, despite not knowing her so well in the beginning. She couldn't have survived this place without him.]

I know what you meant. And I think you're right.

[When he says that next part, she can feel emotion bubbling in her chest, thought she does her best to hide it.]

Thank you, Peter. I really don't know what to say to that, but it means a lot.