Update on translation I passed this image by a friend who knows more then me about hyroglyphics he told me "I don't know now get this porn out of my face" seems I have hit a brick wall.
In my headcanon, Maki has a crush on Honks because Honks is just sorta cheerfully oblivious to Maki's tsun schtick and that relentless optimism has found a chink in Maki's armor.
I don't think we ever get enough information about the legal status of Friends to be 100% sure. Besides, Kaban was originally a Friend as well until the Cerulean ate her; I'm pretty sure that would obviate most of the issues.