Pivot, stunt, whatever. If she wanted to change the nature of their relationship, being up front about it would be on her since she set the strict boundaries that he's dutifully observed until now. And if she really was just "testing" him to see how he'd respond, that's some bullshit to pull on a loyal friend.Not a stunt. A pivot. She was basically forced to say that to save face after her fishing attempt came up a no go. God damnit, man up MC.