[center][b][u]Carmen[/u][/b][/center]

Carmen frowned as Lily apologized for explaining her problems to her.

"Lily," she said, "[i]don't[/i] do that." She sighed as Lily faced the wall.

"Lily, if you can't talk to your own roommate about your problems, who [i]can[/i] you talk to?" She walked over to where Lily was, sitting down next to her.

[b]"It's what I'm [i]here[/i] for."[/b]

"You need [i]somebody[/i] to explain your problems to. Pent up emotions never helped anybody...which is why I never hide mine." She paused. "...for better or for worse, perhaps unfortunately. In any case, you called out to me for help before we even knew we were roommates. I have [i]no [u]idea[/u][/i] why you thought I of all people could help, but here we are. And now, I'm your roommate. Which, if the books I've read are correct, means that I have a duty to ensure your well-being," she explained. "Which I'm happy to do. I'm a good listener."

"Now why don't you turn around and talk to me?"