The context of the following conversation is Sydney shone like the sun in their eyes, though she was secretly a petty person.:
Sydney says I'm normally a really cheerful person, but I have sides to my personality that I don't show everybody..
The friend responds We all have secret sides to our personality, Sydney..
Sydney responds When I'm around people I'm always bright and shining, but deep down I'm kind of a petty person sometimes..
The friend responds If that's something that bothers you about your yourself, maybe we can talk about it and help you work through it..