Effie made a face as he pulled up a chair, realizing that she wasn't going to get rid of him any time soon.

And really, if he was John's...friend she should at least make an attempt. Taking a long drink from the glass before her, she decided that perhaps, perhaps she could bare it.

Especially with a subject she felt fairly secure in. Puffing up a little, she nodded. "They were the first to ever win together. And now..." whatever bravado she had drained out as she sighed. "I am just afraid for them."