Lily hesitantly took Violet's hand and shook it, afraid she would mess a simple interaction like that as well after her massive blunder. This Violet girl acted exactly like one of the girls who used to bully her in school, and the current situation seemed to run the painful experience again.
[color=fff200]"I'm L-Lily...Lily Lightning."[/color] She immediately regretted the addition, and looked back at Sue, hoping she would give some kind of moral support...only to disappear. Lily was shocked, having forgotten that she could only keep her human form for a limited time. In her hesitation she reached out for her dress, but it was quickly stashed into her handbag by Violet herself.
[color=fff200]"Hey, Vio-well, never mind."[/color]

She took Sue's wallet and walked over to the counter to pay for their orders when she heard a familiar voice coming from the doorway. As if it was a movie moment, she spun around at Alexander touching her shoulder, her eyes turning wet from her sudden emotional shift.
[color=fff200]"Thank you. Hey, wait Alex. There's one more thing I need to say."[/color]
Lily then sighed, and with her hands clasped, turned towards Mariette.
[color=fff200]"Mariette...I know I've messed up a lot, and that I asked you for something on baseless grounds. I'm sorry for that."[/color]
She seemed to be holding back tears as she took the handbag.
[color=fff200]"I [b]wish[/b] that...Our hearts connect, and our feelings reach other. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow either, but some day. And when that day comes, I [b]wish[/b] I can be there as a friend for you whenever you need one."[/color] She turned towards the door.
[color=fff200]I hope...we meet again, under better terms."[/color]
She sniffled a bit, and took a hold of Alex' arm, letting him escort her away.