This always interested me. Quinn has almost or no friends. Even the VN states the connection she has with Sage, it is still a situation of leader and second in command.
Her fear would be looking weak in front of ANYONE.
MC (in the Quinn path, (no sides or other LIs), is by this time, someone Quinn is into (See the tone of the previous texts).
MC is someone Quinn wants to spend time with, without all the bullshit surrounding her business plan.
For Quinn, this qualifies for significant sweetness. Calling MC "Babe", only in private, appears to be a very special thing she would not call just anyone.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. At this point, on this path, anything she says to MC in private, is very meaningful.
If MC becomes extremely loyal to her, she will always get care and many visits while in County lock-up.
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