re: Need some opinions on work drama

Distance yourself. Sometimes even good people can get it in their heads that they don't like someone, and from there it can grow out of control. From that point on, everything is a self fulfilling prophecy. The joking around that used to inspire loyalty and friendship? That person now views it differently just because they now see you as the enemy. Everything you say and do only reinforces their distaste. I've seen good friends behave this way towards people, and it's a sign of immaturity, and something most people grow out of to varying degrees as they get older once they start having real things to worry about, but it's definitely not uncommon.