Messaging Symbol Question

[dyslexicbunny]

So I was sending a text and one of my threads had a yellow/orange clock symbol on the right side of it. I looked through the manual and I can't for the life of me figure out what it means. If it means anything, the clock is apparently at 9oclock. Thanks.

 

[ellje]

I'm guessing your friend had an away status on gtalk.