[That was... strange. Was she holding back because she didn't want to show her anger in front of Ion?]

[Unfortunately, either way there's not much Ion can say in defense of that.]

Be that as it may, whether or not you can get along with Anise has nothing to do with whether or not we can be friends. I'd like the opportunity to get to know you... and perhaps you can get to know me better as well?

[As someone different from the Ion you know.]