[h3][center][color=MediumVioletRed]Julia[/color]/[color=Aqua]Jillian[/color][/center][/h3]

All things considered, Jillian was taking the strange girl's attention remarkably well. Part of it was in the power of her empathy, allowing her to read the girl so well and expect the worst. But mostly, it came from her grasp of [i]kinship[/i], of friendship and bonding. And so, Jillian smiled pleasantly even as the girl known as Caroline seemed to inspect her, perhaps seeking the 'sweet red' she spoke of.

Julia, for her part, was... Tolerant. Her impassive face did not crack as the girl attempted to lick her other self, but Jillian could practically feel the palpable weight of her attention. [color=MediumVioletRed][i]Careful, Jillian.[/i][/color]

[color=Aqua][i]Believe me, I know.[/i][/color] Jillian's smile grew as she was 'released', despite the other girl's inability to truly touch her. [color=Aqua]"We're not dolls, nor, or very good singers."[/color] she joked, her tone warm and welcoming despite the unpleasant experience. Her hands came to rest on her hips.

[color=Aqua]"I think we'd make pretty good friends though. It's been pretty lonely around here, you know?"[/color] An extension of solidarity, a plea to sympathy. It was manipulative, but that was part of the nature of friendship, wasn't it? Manipulation to mutually beneficial ends, such as strengthening a bond. Julia found that it was always fascinating to watch.

Jillian transitioned into another topic quite easily, clapping her hands together softly in front of her. [color=Aqua]"So, introductions!"[/color] She extended one hand towards the ominous girl. [color=Aqua]"You said your name was Caroline? It's a pleasure to meet you. I go by Tuer, and my friend here goes by Tourner."[/color]

Julia acknowledged Caroline with a polite curtsy and a smile. [color=MediumVioletRed]"It is indeed a pleasure to meet you, Caroline."[/color]

Jillian leaned forward conspiratorially, mentally sending an apology Julia's way. [color=Aqua]"Don't mind her, I think she's a little shy."[/color]

Julia's smile twisted downwards. Admittedly it was exaggerated for effect, but her genuine note of irritation helped. Crossing her arms, the psychic lifted her head imperiously. [color=MediumVioletRed]"And you are a little snotty."[/color] she replied, to which her other self shrugged, refocusing on Caroline.

[color=Aqua]"So, do you ha-"[/color] The empath trailed off as a new presence made itself loudly and boisterously known. Literally, in the case of the noise; a haunting melody seemed to ring in the air as the palpable aura pressed down upon the entire area. Jillian, for her part, took it well; A long time spent in Julia's presence made malevolent auras something of a point of a familiarity. Still... [color=Aqua]"My, Caroline, do you feel that? How bold."[/color]

[color=MediumVioletRed][i]How cute.[/i][/color] Julia replied derisively, mentally of course. Her fingers flexed against her arms as her mind ventured out once more, searching fruitlessly for the new presence. [color=MediumVioletRed][i]Whoever this is, they're being foolish to make themselves so widely known.[/i][/color]

[color=Aqua][i]Feeling challenged, Julia?[/i][/color] It was only Jillian who could get away with such questions, mostly because they were an honest inquiry, rather than any form of mockery. The girl was concerned, and that soothed Julia somewhat.

[color=MediumVioletRed][i]I'm feeling offended. Has subtlety been lost?[/i][/color]

[color=Aqua][i]I think whoever it is wants to be found.[/i][/color]

[color=MediumVioletRed][i]More the fool, then.[/i][/color] Jillian's other self replied scornfully. [color=MediumVioletRed][i]I'll have to crush whoever it is at a later time. One less challenge.[/i][/color]

Jillian, never one to deny Julia her wishes and declarations, simply hummed audibly as she rubbed at her chin. She studied Caroline out of the corner of her eye, interested in the strange girl's reaction.