"I didn't say I was directly responsible..." she amends. "But that doesn't mean I don't share at least a part of the responsibility for it."

She sighs. She isn't exactly determined to sway his opinion, though it may seem otherwise, but it seems like she just can't ever give people enough warning until it's time to say, "I told you so." At best, as unlikable as she is like this, the others will want nothing to do with her. Maybe by avoiding contact, they can also avoid her curse. It's not like she wants it, but because of that, it's best for her to be alone.

"If that won't satisfy you, I guess there's nothing left for me to say."