Song glared pointedly at James as he approached Ren. She was finding that she really didn't like him near her friends.

"As Ren says, he was a general bastard and tried to kill us all, including Lilith herself. Given our history with her past 'friends', I'm sure you can forgive us for not trusting you all that much."

She waved a hand dismissively and turned away, looking at the counter in front of her instead of at him. "As for Lilith, last time she was here I was still trying to help mend her broken heart."
Her tone was not only bitter but warning, an almost-growl that set off the dog who had been skulking in a corner. She put a hand on his collar as he moved between her and James.