She turns and puts her hands on Deressa's shoulders. "You are SO not second best. You might feel like that because she didn't go for you first, or she's really cool and you don't feel as cool in comparison, or she's gorgeous and she never returns your calls..." Focus, Manda! Stop projecting your Helen drama onto Deressa!
"Uh sorry got a little off-track there. But, no. They had their chance, and you've gotta do what's best for the game. Y'all can be friends after all this is over and you can have your little girl crush, and I wish you all the best with it."
"As for now... I've GOT YOU. You and I are gonna make it to the final three, as long as we stick together. Now, I'm gonna go announce the nominations before anyone else has a chance to try and screw with our alliance." On her way out, she turns and winks to Deressa. "I guess you've become some pretty hot property. Makes me feel DAMN lucky to have you on my side"