[She hadn't really known that he was talking about any friends in specific, she'd assumed it was an in general thing. But knowing that does clear things up a bit.

She's a bit alarmed at his sudden outburst, her eyes momentarily widening, but... She understands where it's coming from, so she just... laughs, albeit a bit awkwardly.] Somehow I'm not sure that would really help... It would probably be good if they talked to one another about it, though. Do you think they will?