Yes, they are. But if I had considered all of the hints you've dropped about this per subject in the past, maybe they wouldn't be.

No, actually we get on better over the Firelogs. But she's... amusingly arrogant. In a self-aware sort of way. Reckon that doesn't sound too flattering, but I mean for it to be. And it reminds me of you.

...and are you so sure you don't look like her? You have borrowed her clothes in the past, after all. ;)

I imagine you've done some of that in the past. You've always showed me your thoughtful and considerate side, anyway. Reckon your father saw that in you too.

And don't be ashamed of being open with me, Mike, please. I promise- I'm not judging you nor sharing anything you tell me in confidence. I only want to help.

...that too. But I stand by what I said.