[Color=cyan]Ari stepped back a bit, caught off-guard by the sudden change. So she changed shape? [i]I thought she was a human...[/i] She knew better than to judge someone by their appearance. Still, it was an interesting ability. Her head cocked to the side, curiously, when she apologized. [b]"Why are you sorry?"[/b] She inquired and then grinned. [b]"That was quite adorable, if it's not too forward of me to say. Your ability must be very useful."[/b] The young sea-dweller sipped her champagne, glancing around the room. There was a bit of awkwardness as she rubbed her arm. [b]"I see... I am sorry to hear that. I hope you can at least enjoy yourself some."[/b][/color]