Sun Mote Copse Just like dust we settle in this town

Why did people take your words and give them meaning that had not been implied at all? Wraen had not intended to insult Maia by refusing to talk about a subject that she did not enjoy, and yet here she was, pressing her to do so. What exactly did she want to hear? What could she possibly do about it, about anything? There was a sudden flare of anger, which she did not want to feel. The feeling was all too familiar and she did not want to scare away her only remaining sibling by being reckless and too honest. 

"What do you plan to do?" Wraen asked instead, hoping that Maia would get a hint this time and change the subject.