"It always makes it hard to maintain your confidence and your emotions when you're tired all of the time. I understand completely." She reached over to rub her friend at the top of the head affectionately, taking some solace in her companionship. "Nothing is ever permanent, but it's lasted a couple days. It really starts to wear on you."

She snorted. "If it really is Riteior, he's a very sore loser."