That might explain a little of Raine's error in dealing with her, in point of fact. Most of Raine's students prior had been willing to listen. Question her, absolutely, but in the end actually listen. Leading someone to an answer was one thing, and doing it without letting them know you were entirely another.

"They'd either feed each others' arrogance, or do each other some good," she said, thoughtful. "Some of the people I traveled with-- when they fought, it always seemed to be their own traits they disliked in each other." How many times had Genis and Zelos snapped at each other, irritated, on matters of intelligence and pride? "And I imagine they'd have something about moral distinctions to discuss."

A pity, then, if Hayley really was quite that close-minded. Especially given that Tony had seemed genuinely disappointed about the ruined friendship. "Does she consider you a friend?" Raine wondered next, given the familiarity with which Solomon spoke of her tendencies.