"Fond of" seems kinda strong. I'd say more "begrudgingly tolerate her nosiness."

Or wait, is this where you're trying to figure out who I like to go after 'em? Because I'm just gonna warn you: that's a fight you're definitely gonna lose.

[And if you don't by some weird chance, then you're going to have a run-in with Sandman Slim, Jones. It won't be pretty.]