Talk:Keefe and Sophie/@comment-98.190.131.187-20181208041440/@comment-35720834-20181208055536

Although Sophie said she trusts Fitz, he really hasn't actually made her feel at ease or comfortable enough to freely talk. It's 7 books in, he had plenty of opportunities to prove he cares but he hasn't. Fitz still fails to understand that saying, "I trust you," comes off cheaper than proving it by being there for her (action speaks louder than words).

But Keefe has. He shows up to help her no matter how difficult or dangerous -- good example is the Peace Summit in Lodestar. Due to their childhood, both Keefe and Sophie understand what it's like to be alone, so they already have a common ground to start with. They're constantly worried about each other, even when the other doesn't ask for help. And when one of them doesn't want to talk, the other patiently waits until they do. They are always there for each other. That's why Sophie and Keefe are really close.