"That's true. Santa's such a wonderful person; from what Maddie told me, he and my father worked out their differences as well." A pause. "It's...a long story."

And maybe something that should be explained another time; there's a far less awkward topic to go over.

"And...yes. Madhuri's one of my best friends. We met during a festival back home; we've completed a few quests together and learned that we have a lot in common. I've been able to confide in her since and she...means a lot to me."

The statement is met with a hand to her cheek as she considers the thought.

"It sounds like she's worked her charms on you, too."