[Helen's expression creases with concern and confusion.]

Fair? I'm not really sure what part fairness plays in it. Unless you think that...

[She takes a small step forward and shakes her head.]

Rose, I'm more than capable of separating my duty as his mentor from our- friendship.

[She hesitates on the word, because it doesn't quite fit, does it? Still, it's the closest she can find for now. This was exactly what she was worried about, that things might grow strained between them now.]

I don't want my position over him to cause you to feel like you can't talk to me.