The context of the following conversation is Sydney shone like the sun in their eyes, though she was secretly a petty person.:
Sydney says They think I am such an amazing person. I shine like the sun to them..
The friend responds The students?.
Sydney responds Yes.  They have no idea though..
The friend responds About what?  You seem pretty great to me..
Sydney responds I can be so petty sometimes..
The friend responds Really, you've never been like that around me..