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[sub] Interacts with Natsumi ([@Kuro])[/sub] 
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Sophia's expression softened as she perceived a hint of hesitation in Natsumi's demeanour. She didn't want to pry or make her feel uncomfortable by delving into sensitive topics. But as Natsumi continued, Sophia's attention remained rapt, though she sensed a guardedness in her narrative.

[color=#87CEEB]"It sounds like you've been through a lot,"[/color] Sophia replied gently, aiming to offer comfort and understanding. [color=#87CEEB]"I can't even imagine how challenging things might have been for you."[/color] She paused for a moment, allowing her words to convey the support she wanted to extend to Natsumi. [color=#87CEEB]"You don't have to go into detail about anything if you don't want to. But I'm here to listen whenever you're ready...despite being a stranger and all."[/color] Sophia didn't have many positive experiences in terms of communicating with others. Having mainly animal friends growing up probably didn't help with this either. So the girl sincerely hoped that her words didn't put any pressure on her new companion. 

Sophia felt the residual tension lingering in the room after the recent chaotic events and pondered Natsumi's suggestion. [color=#87CEEB]"Yeah, maybe a distraction would help," [/color]Sophia concurred, seeking to divert their attention from the unsettling occurrences. [color=#87CEEB]"TV sounds good. It might give us a chance to take a breather, you know? Try to shake off some of the craziness."[/color] She hoped that a brief respite could alleviate the anxiety that lingered within both of them.

[color=#87CEEB]"And yeah, I hope everyone's okay too," [/color]she added with a sombre nod. [color=#87CEEB]"That... that was intense."[/color] The gravity of the situation lingered in her mind. [color=#87CEEB]"I hope that guy... Billy, I think? I hope he'll be alright."[/color] She hesitated for a moment, feeling the weight of the recent events. Sure, Billy more than likely deserved it but...the last thing she wanted was someone to lose their life without having the chance to maybe make up for their bad choices. The situation was way too close to home, either way. 


Sophia's steps echoed faintly in the room as she headed for the common area. The search for the remote felt almost like a distraction from the whirlwind of thoughts about her new environment. As she picked it up, she turned towards Natsumi with a small, uncertain smile.
[color=#87CEEB]"Any preferences?"[/color] Sophia asked, the remote control feeling like a foreign object in her hand. [color=#87CEEB]"I'm not much of a TV person myself. Maybe something light?"[/color] She shrugged lightly, her gaze wandering briefly around the room before settling on Natsumi. [/indent]