I did not have a chance to see what exact going on at the warm-up of the senior lady last group, but I completely understand the situation. People should not take these things too seriously. As for close friends, how many skaters can keep close friends in same discipline? Sasha may not have close friends, does Michelle have? Does Jenny Kirk have? Skaters train hard everyday and also relocate to get the best coach and ice, their everyday's practice is sort of competition, it's very hard to keep a long time friendship.