Claire hurried over to Galen as he was closing his locker. She asked what he could remember about the previous night’s game. Galen turned and looked Claire directly in the eye. “Why are you talking to me?” he asked, and started to walk away. Claire said she thought he was her friend. Galen laughed at the word “friend,” and he continued walking down the hall, out of sight. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?