Karla laughed. "Don't worry Claire. Jon is a friend. I would court him for my Court, but not to court, if that makes sense. I am too young for a Consort yet anyway." Honesty made her add, "Perhaps if I had awoken to these feelings sooner, or if you and he had not paired off so quickly, my answer would be different. But 'what if's' do not make 'are so's,' so please don't worry. Our friendship will not interfere with your courtship."