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Amy's connection with Iris lasted for a bit more after their brief exchange about spending some time together, getting cut short once the purple skinned girl's cheeks turned into a bright magenta hearing some of the thoughts the other girl had. [i][color=f49ac2]I'm probably not meant to hear this...[/color][/i] As flattering as it was to think that Iris would bring out her best clothes for their meeting, not to mention her underwear for reasons Amy couldn't quite comprehend, she knew very well that she should only listen to so much before her cheeks explode from her blush. She didn't imagine that Iris's mind would be such an emotionally charged place, at least for the purposes of her listening to her and "tagging along" in a sense. Now she just hoped the other girl didn't notice her leaving through the intense daydreaming she was clearly going through.

No, she decided to instead listen to the rest of the crew as they made their way back to the ship. It was a relief, really: she was just about getting mentally exhausted worrying herself sick about the others down on the planet. She didn't feel as useless as she felt before, though she really did wish she could've been there and help Iris and the others out. To prove to herself and the one who believed in her that she is far more useful than just being someone who wants to make sure everyone is in a happy mood. She also wanted to be someone that the others could rely on during a mission to get the job done. With a sigh she leaned back in her chair, her head falling back as she stared up at the ceiling of the room with an empty gaze in her iridescent eyes. [color=f49ac2]"Next time..."[/color]

[b]Some time later...[/b]

Once everyone was onboard, including some of the new crew members, Amy spent quite some time worriedly looking around and making sure from afar that everyone was alright. She also took the liberty of checking out these newcomers for herself both with her own two eyes and via her telepathic abilities. For the most part they seemed... okay, though for one of them she couldn't make heads or tails about how to approach them via any psychic powers. It seemed as if she was just completely sealed off from everyone else around her, and in a way that scared Amy. She was always so used to passively picking up everyone's mood and thoughts that it became a second nature she was barely even aware of anymore. But having a person onboard she couldn't read was like she had lost feeling in one of her fingers or something similar to that.

It was something she'd have to overcome, but for now she had things, or rather people, that she was far more interested in: namely Iris. She never thought she'd feel such a draw to someone as to give up on giving everyone a hug, but here she was, walking up to the room of the girl to see if she was alright. It was both really exciting and really bothersome: she had no idea what this feeling was and why it affected her the way it did, and so Iris became the center of her attention so that she could resolve this internal conflict and get back to her normal self. As she stopped in front of the door and lifted one hand up to knock, her long ear twitched for a moment and she leaned in closer to listen to a rumbling sound coming from inside: the sound of rushing water. It didn't take long for her to put two and two together, and she took a step back from the door with a small smile. Taking a deep breath, she turned around and walked back to her own room, leaving the door open as she closed her eyes and sat down on the bed the clear her mind a little.

She caught herself almost dozing off when Iris's voice snapped her out of her little daze. Opening her eyes with a small smile she looked up at the girl and listened, eventually making a small nod and smiling a little bit more at the request. [color=f49ac2]"I would love to! I've never been shopping with someone else, but I'm sure we'll have a great time together!"[/color] She explained cheerfully, looking at Irish happily as her ears wiggled once more excitedly. She could see her own excited reactions and slightly flushed cheeks on Iris's face, just as if she was looking into a mirror. [color=f49ac2]"It would be a great time for me to pick up some clothes for a sleepover... what do people usually wear for a sleepover? Or, sleep? I've always just worn my dress everywhere, but maybe I should use this chance to get myself something new..."[/color] Humming quietly she placed a finger against her lips, her eyes clearly reflecting that she was lost in thought for a few moments before she let out a small laugh and her gaze focused back on Iris. [color=f49ac2]"Haha, I'm sorry, I know I sound like a little kid right now. I trust that I'm in the right hands when it comes to clothing, you always dress so pretty after all! Though I do fear how... compatible clothing will be for me. But I guess that's a bridge we cross when we get there."[/color] With a quiet hum her smile seemed to widen and Amy closed her eyes while she extended one hand towards Iris. [color=f49ac2]"Would you like to stay and talk a bit while we are on the way? I know so little about you in the end, but I'd love to change that."[/color]

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