Lucy’s daydreams and people-watching were at once interrupted by a pretty blonde girl. Her eyes, of course, first flickered to her glow sticks. [i]Red[/I]. How interesting, a change from all the green and occasional yellow. Lucy looked the girl up and down. She looked about the same age as Lucy, though of course looks can be deceiving. And, as did most of the other people in the room, she looked a little nervous. A smirk passed over Lucy’s face. [i]This really is just like a real-life dating website,[/i], she thought. Lucy, of course, had gotten over any sort of self-consciousness or awkward feelings long ago. With her hair, her tattoos, and her manner of dress, she had been forced to come to terms with herself.

Lucy again had to hold back a laugh when the other girl started to speak. Everyone was so awkward here, it struck her as hilarious. She flashed the girl a smile. “You really ought to relax sweetheart. I promise I don’t bite,” she said.

She held out a hand to the other girl. “Lucinda May Williams, at your service. Though most people call me Lucy. And no, I do not come here very often. I’ve never actually been here before. Though I imagine it’s kind of like the first day at a new school. Everyone trying desperately to make friends and not look like the awkward loner. I’ve also been comparing it to a dating-website. Both, it seems, are apt descriptions.” 

She took a sip of her shake and patted the seat next to her. She resumed her people watching as she talked to the other girl. “What brings you here on this fine evening? Your glow stick is red, so I can’t imagine you’re here to find a lover,” she said curiously, with a sideways glance at the girl.