So... I'm thinking that Tai is sort of "gossip hub" for Marten's social circle. Tell her and you're told
everyone!
If we assume each "Ding" is a different person then we have:
Dora
Faye
Hanners
I'm trying to work out who the other 3 are.
Additionally, they have to all be in Marten's contact list too, or he wouldn't get the alert. Hmmm... I'm thinking:
- Emily
- Steve
- Cossette
- Marigold
Tai met Steve and Cossette at the lake party, so she probably know they're Marten's friends too. We haven't seen Emily yet, so it may be her day off. Tai knows that Emily regards Claire as her best friend, so she has a 'need to know'.
Marten seems happier about this than Claire is. Understandable but worrisome.
I don't think Claire has ever experienced such a large and close social 'family' before. Having all these people in her life and
interested in her life is going to be a new experience for her. Maybe a bit overwhelming at first but I think she'll get used to it. The first 'we are sistahs' night with the girls will be the real Eye-opener!
Regarding Claire looking different, I've expected this. Simply knowing that she's desirable to someone has changed her mental body iimage; she's carrying herself more confidently.