LMAI can totally see what her friends are saying though. Stephanie needs to watch her back. Things will change when Daae is officially living over seas, when Templar is in charge here. She has some very powerful information and no protection. She is so vulnerable!
Despite her protestations, Stephanie is very well aware of the delicate situation Templar's machinations have placed her. Emma and Tina are giving her the benefit of their experience. In the parts to come we shall see what this conversation with her friends yields.
Part Eighteen will be posted shortly.