Nova Peak Until I found a bruise on the other side

Along with the dimming of her fire came the ability to forgive—but it would be reserved for those who truly deserved it from her. She had decided that grudges stole too much of her energy, but there were still some that would forever be on her shit list. Mahler was not one of those; she had no intention of making him feel guilty any longer, and it had nothing to do with pity. Well, you can stop feeling guilty for what happened between us, she answered. It is not something I want to dwell on any longer, and I don't want you to either. She offered him a stern look. I want my friend back, Mahler. She wanted what they used to have before things got complicated; she missed their old relationship. 

As for his next comment, Taki shook her head. No, women are stubborn because the world would take advantage of us if we weren't. Men being the worst offenders. If they didn't stand their ground, then they would be trampled into it by all the wolves that needed them to reach their own goals.