Marten, you are a BAD FRIEND.
Normally I am pleased when I predict the forum reaction, but this one was a little too easy.
My first reaction was much harsher, but I decided to tone it down. Still, I think Marten could've, you know, stuck around and listened to the full story before moonwalking away, but I guess Jeph wanted to go for the easy laughs.
MARTEN: "What's wrong?"
TAI: "Dora and I had an argument. [Quick summary of argument, with concerns over how Dora's been acting since she cut Sven out of her life and fired Faye.]"
MARTEN: "Wow, I had no idea. I mean, I've been spending a lot of time with Claire, and trying to help Faye out with her problems, but that's no excuse for ignoring everyone else. Is there anything I can do to help?"
TAI: [Conversation]
MARTEN: [Conversation]
TAI: "Thanks, Marten, that really helps! I
do feel better."
MARTEN: "And just think, I almost walked out on you when you said you were having problems with Dora! Gosh, that would've been a dick move, right? [Hearty guffaw]"
TAI: [Hearty guffaw]