Perhaps going to the wasteland alone wasn't a good idea... This place was looking quite unfriendly and gave the feeling of a desolate land abandoned by any souls capable of leaving. Well, it wasn't completely empty, scarce animals roamed the place, and some stubborn plants were refusing to give up, growing here and there. Ayu was trying to look for Callion, for the promised training session, and yet his energy signature wasn't around - the tall Saiyan might have been simply busy elsewhere with whatever business he had on Earth. The young woman sighed, looking down at the wicker basket she brought along. She was here for an hour, should she wait some more or call it a day and go home? The content of her baggage was presented as follows - lunch, beverage, first aid kit, some of her notes, and a towel and change of clothing. Ayu never did serious physical training and wasn't even sure that would happen if the aim was to train her ability... She really knew too little. Maybe she should go home at this point?

Well, anyway, she still couldn't find anyone. Or so she thought - while walking around Ayu heard a voice angrily crying out loud to the world. It sounded... Like someone was in great pain. The groan and the scream were underlined with something that made a shiver run down her spine. Ayu couldn't help but feel worried. There was a certain signature, right from where those distressing noises came... The sound of the ground being beaten helped Ayu find the right spot - even without it would be easy to see. She quietly walked out from behind a boulder to see a surprising scene. There was a blue humanoid creature with a form similar to a female, laying on the ground and yellowish grass. Was it an alien of some kind? Ayu wasn't knowledgeable enough to tell, but the hue of this energy told her enough. Putting the basket away, she walked toward the blue stranger and stopped feet away from them, leaning a bit to have a better view.

"E-Excuse me..." Ayu asked softly, her gaze concerned. The alien didn't seem to be in pain, though the grimace was saying otherwise. Only now did the young woman realize, that the alien here had a smaller than her frame and petite body with peculiar skin. The deep blue color reflected light like a very smooth surface, and the Ki the blue stranger emitted was very... Honest and vivid. Ayu tucked in her clothing and crouched down near the alien. "Are you alright?" she added with a warm voice after a moment and smiled just a little bit shy. Talking to strangers wasn't an easy thing for her, but somehow she wasn't as anxious as normally. "I like your color, it's a very pretty blue."

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Never have Ayu suspected that few words would create such a reaction and simple delight in someone's eyes. The blue person, now closer for her to see, beamed with inner joy that painted cheeks with a dark hue of purple. It was quite a unique, but equally charming face with silverish eyes sparkling with genuine glee. Tentacle-like hair moved a little on its own - or maybe it was her imagination - and so close the whole body of a tiny stranger appeared to be made of something like an organic rubber. That was very intriguing, but there were many shapes and looks of creatures all around the universe... The young woman was sitting next to the alien, and from the bright pitch and the form of her body, she realized she indeed was talking with a girl. Though everything else was a bit vague right now - just one thing was clear. That signature, clear like crystal and full of many mixed emotions, but so sincere and transparent... She could already tell that the little blue girl was wearing emotions on her sleeve and wasn't familiar with the concept of lying - even to herself.

"Yes, really-really," she assured her softly. That reaction was adorable but before Ayu could add anything, a pair of blue, small hands were delicately placed on her cheeks. She blinked slowly, surprised. Now it was green's turn to feel an abashed flush of dark pink on her face, and her expression softened with emotions. It just... It felt nice. The young woman wasn't a frequent recipient of closeness or affection - she didn't want to be swayed by this simple gesture, but it was so genuine... So straightforward that she couldn't help but smile back warmly, with just a hint of melancholy. And the compliment got to her too. "T-thank you..." Ayu tried to mask the fact that she felt so touched with a small chuckle. Her eyes lit up with affection when she looked at the character sitting next to her and holding her hands with such care. "My name is Ayu, it's nice to meet you." Her fingers carefully held back the soft grip of a new, dare she say, friend?

She wasn't as anxious as before. In fact, the uneasiness Ayu felt melted away like an ice cube in the middle of the summer. The stranger was, by all means, powerful and influenced by her emotions, but was giving off this sincere feeling. Maybe it was Liari's behavior or her way of speaking, but the simplicity reminded her a bit of Cress - in that child-like wonder and quick change of mood. She felt comfortable enough with that. After all, Ayu was good at interacting with children... Perhaps Liari was a child of some unknown race? Let's say Ayu had to stop herself from patting her head at this point...

But any questions would have to wait a bit. There was a much more pressing matter to take care of.

"I'm glad you're okay Liari," Ayu still remembered grimace and tears gathering in the corners of the girl's eyes as she approached her a moment ago. She gently squeezed her hand back. But how to ask her..? A concerned expression raised her brows and with a bit of hesitation, Ayu raised her worried gaze at the blue-skinned alien. "I h-heard you cry out before and I was a little scared that you were hurt." It wasn't exactly easy to be so direct. Yet, she was sitting next to someone she just met, holding her hands like they were dear friends and talking like they have known each other for years - even if they only now exchanged their names. Sometimes the world was a strange place, indeed. "You're not hurt, are you..?" she tilted her head a bit, and a small, green braid fell on her shoulder.

To be fair, she looked fine - there were no marks of fighting or blood on her body. It's just... Being hurt wasn't only limited to physical injuries.

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Liari was a curious being. Never had Ayu met someone so enthusiastic about everything... She was like a child, a very powerful and impulsive child following her whims. That didn't mean she appeared to be a vile person, no. Liari was a creature made of pure emotions - she felt them strongly, and she expressed them with the same intensity. It was a little funny, to be honest... Ayu was aware that her emotions were like an open book, and she was always abashed by the fact that she couldn't keep her cool, tearing up or blushing in the least favorable moments. This little blue pea was channeling everything she felt with the same degree, not ashamed of anything that was going on in her heart. In a way, truly, it was inspiring. Maybe she should learn a thing or two from her..? Ayu tended to hide her feelings, not trying to bother anyone with them. But she was bad at it, so in the end, she would feel all the consequences backfiring at her. Why she did do it, even if there was no one around to be actually bothered by her emotions, was still a mystery.

As she enjoyed the view of a happy grin, another prickling feeling of worry appeared out of blue. Liari's expression darkened, bewildered, and restless, but Ayu couldn't ask why. The girl first froze, then shook her head, her face wearing that distant look like her thoughts were focused on something on a different plane of existence.

"H-hey..." Ayu raised her hand, the other one gently, but firmly holding to Liari's wrist. She was ready to get up and do something, but the shift in the girl's mood as quickly appeared, as fast it was gone. An impression of shock lingered for a second in her yellow eyes, before she slowly put her arm down. Just, what happened that made Liari jump in place with such pain flickering in her gaze? Whatever it was, she seemed to have already moved past it, either forgetting about it or deeming it no longer important. Well... Seemed that this approach was going to be something worth getting used to in her presence - otherwise, people would get only perplexed. Ayu was too, simply worried, but Liari forget about this tiny scene that she played in front of her. Maybe that was for the better... She'd bring it up, eventually.

Wanting a fight? Liari was more similar to the Saiyans than the little comparison to Cress. Ayu chuckled and rubbed her cheek thoughtfully. Hm...

"Oh, I understand," she only nodded with seriousness when the blue girl started explaining her reasons for the first outburst that Ayu felt in the area. For someone that emotional, a missed fight was reasonable enough for that reaction. She wasn't going to diminish Liari's emotions in any way, that would just... Be awful. But the energy she was talking about, perhaps - "Maybe that was Callion? He's a very strong Saiyan, he told me that he wanders this area here." Ayu vaguely gestured around, referring to the wastelands. This thought popped into her mind. They were supposed to meet, but they never set any concrete date, so she might have just missed him. And not only she. Well, that is what happens when Ayu's indecisive - should have yelled the date or something like that. "Perhaps he had some business elsewhere. Don't worry, I'm sure you can ask for a sparring match next time you see him," she assured her.

She was convinced that Callion wouldn't refuse an opportunity to train - and who knows, maybe they could try it in a group of three..? Ayu wasn't exactly set on that idea, but everything could help in learning more about her powers.

After the last sentence, she didn't answer Liari with words. Instead, another rose blush made its way to Ayu's face, a bit troubled with all that abashment but with lips softly curled into a cordial smile. Maybe she took it as an invitation, but again, personal space was... Completely forgotten. She never had anyone sitting so close! A-And touching like that! The initial reaction was - Ayu froze. Literally. Liari raised herself a bit from the ground, aiming her back at her. Lifting her arms awkwardly in a tiny fit of silent panic, Ayu watched as the little girl sat comfortably on her tights. She indeed was a child, nesting her side on her chest, pulling Ayu's just-a-little-bit-stiff arms closer.

"Hey, L-Liari..." Ayu wanted to say something in a small, very soft voice, but she couldn't finish. First, the awkwardness of the touch was fading away, and she started to enjoy the closeness. Slowly, and with a bit of hesitation, her arms embraced the little girl, pulling her closer. A knot in her heart got only tighter, but it wasn't a bad feeling. Rather, so bittersweet. With a warm sigh, Ayu hugged her cheek to the tip of the blue head. The rest of her uncertainty started to disappear. It was nice to hug someone and be hugged back... Ayu didn't even realize when her hand started stroking Liari's head and when she closed her eyes. The young woman was afraid that if she'd opened them now, moved tears would gather in the corners of her eyelids, betraying her emotions. Because albeit still calm and soft with her thought, Ayu felts this melancholy of finally, finally having a bit of tenderness in her lonely life. Even if it was for a while.

"Do you have siblings Liari..?" Ayu asked quietly.

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It was a nice moment. One that Ayu would come back to with a small smile, thinking about how surreal and tender it was. Maybe by a cold realism and more careful reasoning, she trusted her too early and too easily to let Liari into her personal space... But she wasn't regretting it. Her crystal-clear energy was enough to prove that there was no hostility or hidden agendas and to be honest, Ayu with her shyness around people wouldn't be able to come into contact with someone so seamlessly. Liari just took the lead, giving her a little push, and with her genuine intention and child-like manner, well... When a child sits on your lap and demands cuddles, one simply cannot refuse. Ayu wasn't as much as playing along, she accepted that and albeit a little surprised herself, pulled Liari into a warm embrace. Closeness and the sensation of holding someone were nice... The thing that scared her, was the prickling feeling hiding under all that warmth. Was Ayu so longing for company, that a simple gesture and a short hug were enough to make her feel moved? That was a little frightening.

Everything pointed towards this being a very calm day with a casual chat and some more bonding. Until Ayu said one word too many causing a reaction... The shift in the atmosphere was too strong and too scary to shrug off as a mood swing. No, Liari responded in a way that left little to wonder about how severe it was. Her cry pierced Ayu's ears. Shivers and panic painted on her face weren't something possible to fake. She struggled like she was trying to get away from something but was unable to do so, but that was just a simple question... The young woman was still sitting, with eyes wide open, for a split second trying to comprehend what just happened.

Wh-What has she done..?

Obviously something terrible.

"Shh..." Ayu immediately scooped the trembling girl from the ground, pulling her closer with her blue head against her chest. She closed her in the embrace, even if Liari was wriggling against it, fighting with her inner demons and gasping for air. With her eyes shut, Ayu made her grip firmer, but she didn't use any strength out of fear that she could have hurt her... But she couldn't let her hurt herself while Liari wasn't responding to anything, could she? "It's alright, it's alright..." she tried soothing her with a gentle voice, cradling her close in a tender embrace. "You're a good girl, it's alright Liari." A strong sense of guilt washed over her. Was Ayu, unintentionally a source of this reaction? Did the question... No, even before that there was a moment when the girl was confused, even scared. Just why? A tight knot wrapped around her heart at the thought that she had hurt someone so much, and wasn't even aware of that. "I'm s-sorry if I made you upset..." her voice cracked and the teardrops appeared in the corners of Ayu's closed eyes. That was the one thing that she couldn't stand, being so ignorant to cause harm to others. It just... Twisted her stomach with regret and anxiety.

Maybe the only thing she could do was to hold her until the panic fit fades away, but she didn't want to wait. This reaction left Ayu as equally startled as Liari, but there has to be something, anything to do... Right! After her focus shifted so quickly to something else, Liari easily forgot about the little fit of negative feelings that flashed through her head... It happened before, and Ayu saw it. This time it was more serious. More extreme. She wasn't even sure she could hear her, and panic was slowly increasing her heartbeat. She wanted to try creating a distraction for the poor girl, who was fighting against her own thoughts. Ki suddenly was swirling in fear and pain, causing her a great amount of distress and it was like Liari's mind was pulled away from reality. Something obstructed her senses, and Ayu, the area here, and even the solid ground disappeared covered by the source of the girl's fierce outburst of emotions. It won't hurt to try...

"I met a little girl named Cress some time ago," Ayu started her tale softly, cradling her blue head in her arms and stroking Liari's, still trembling, back. "I-I'm sure you'd like her too. She likes being strong and she's a Saiyan, so perhaps she'd be a nice sparing partner for you? It is said that they are good fighters," the young woman's voice was lowered to a warm whisper, but the genuine concern was plainly heard in each word. With a gentle motion, she lowered her head a bit, looking at the pained grimace. Ayu was able to treat wounds and make medicines for the injured body, but what about the mind and soul..? How could she even begin to think about the way of healing the harm that would leave scars on the heart?

"We talked. She wanted me to be her older sister, even if we don't look alike at all..." It wasn't exactly how that conversation went, but she didn't lie. The fact that Cress warned Ayu not to try being her mother wasn't something that would help in this situation. Clearly, the little Saiyaness had someone in mind for her father, and when Ayu playfully suggested being her sister to calm down Cress's suspicion, she was met with intense enthusiasm. She started to enjoy that though too, even if so far she hasn't seen this spirited little girl. Taking care of others came naturally to Ayu, and just maybe, that was a role for her? Gently rocking Liari in her arms, she continued her tale. "You reminded me of her, so I wanted to ask if you'd like to be my sibling too." Right. That's why she asked, but instead of being direct, she wanted to get to know her a little better - it was a poor choice of words that created this situation or an unknown cause? Ayu was petting the blue head, as she sighed. "I'm sorry if that wasn't... A g-good thing to ask."

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The size of the worry that fell from Ayu's heart was only proportionally large to the relief she felt when Liari started calming down. It worked - the pained expression melted into a look of concern and guilt... That wasn't what Ayu wanted to witness but was still better than seeing her in pain. Softly stroking the girl's head, she pondered, just a little bit about something. They were similar. Somehow. Both Liari and Ayu felt emotions strongly to their core, but while Ayu was calmly processing them inside, even if it hurt, the blue girl was expressing them with everything she got - with her body, expression, voice, and gestures. Ayu softened her grasp when it was clear that the trembling faded away. Whimpering stopped and the uncontrolled shivers turned into a firm and distressed embrace. It was Liari who hold onto her like a koala bear, wrapping both her arms and legs around her, her face hidden between Ayus' neck and shoulder. Ayu chuckled silently with affection and melancholy, feeling her heart growing. Just what was going on in this blue head of hers to make her experience a maelstrom of emotions like that?

She held her until Liari was better. Greenish hands wrapped gently around her, rocking them both as if in an attempt of soothing a crying child. A warm hug, a friendly presence, and a small weight pressed against her chest felt so reassuring. Maybe it was soothing the need for companionship or Ayu was simply content with seeing Liari getting back to her honest self, but she was glad she met the little blue... The Little Bluebell. When the blue head carefully peeked up at her, maybe even shyly, Ayu gave her a little, amiable smile with tears shining in the corner of her eyes. She was relieved that her new friend calmed down, but was so still concerned about this outburst of pain she didn't understand. That startled her... But often it wasn't about understanding, only about being there - and right now her presence was all she could offer. Maybe, just maybe that would be enough.

"I'm glad," Ayu stroked her back, relieved to hear a quiet mumble. It felt just a tiny bit surreal to hold an alien on her lap, but she was now convinced that Liari was a child. Or at least a being with a mind as simple, curious, and easily influenced as a little kid... Which could lead to things getting out of hand if someone were to use it against her. And that didn't feel right. The wave of fuzzy warmth flushed over her face and heart when Liari, well, not agreed to the sisterhood, but accepted it so naturally. Seems that her life won't be boring from now on! "Right! That makes us sisters," Ayu smiled at Liari and caressed her cheek. "You look so nice when you smile, you know?" Her whole presence was nice, with vivid blue color, smooth rubbery skin, and energetic presence. Just who she was? The school didn't help broaden students' knowledge about alien races, aside from some minor information and stereotypes. Ayu didn't think she ever heard about someone like Liari... But there will be time for questions. One at the time - there's no telling how would she react and Ayu would hate to see her wriggle in pain and confusion again.

For now, better take things slow... As happy as she was to acquire someone she could call her little sister, a lot of things came along with this promise. First... She needed to get to know Liari better. Maybe then she'd understood her reactions or what was going inside her head - though Ayu already was feeling like she could predict her actions.

"Now. If we're sisters then we should know more about each other, right..?" her arms wrapped around Liari and Ayu softly placed her on the ground next to her, so she could stand up and dust her clothing. Of course, she didn't get irritated at her in any way! Ayu picked up the basket left on the side and tucking her legs under her, placed herself comfortably next to Bluebell. Inside this wicker bag, lots of things were hidden. The young woman unpacked a big bottle of lemonade and two portable cups, with a box full of sandwiches, some apple tarts, and a handful of berries straight from her garden. "The best way to have a chat with someone is over something delicious to eat. Here, help yourself," pouring Liari some lemonade, she gestured toward the little blanket on the ground and the containers she prepared there. Having in mind Saiyan's appetite, the amount of food should more than suffice for two people... Right?

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The smile on the blue face was very pretty - so innocent and genuine. Liari beamed with something shining from within, and Ayu suspected that perhaps it was a bit of care and attention she showed her. Sometimes a little bit of kindness was enough to make the difference... But she noticed that the bright grin was still there. Wide and sunny, which was undeniably cute, but made her think about another aspect of what she just said. After all, words have as much meaning as one's gives them. She leaned a bit towards Liari.

"It's okay if you don't feel like smiling, or you want to smile just a little," the green-haired woman explained. What if Liari feels forced to grin all the time? Ayu really needs to be more careful with phrasing and with what she tells her. If someone is as easily influenced as a child... Liari liked her and it was obvious that she could do many things to keep Ayu's affection. It was so familiar it hurt. The young woman tried to do the same with Zhang when she was little - but the case with her grandfather quickly turned into the awareness that whatever she does, he won't show any care. Being obedient and never causing trouble didn't make him notice her, so... She won't allow the same thing to go through her little sister's head. After all, Liari shouldn't be limited by anything like that, expressing whatever she wanted. "You don't have to smile all the time or when you feel sad or you're angry, alright..?", she lectured her with a gentle voice, petting her head. "You have a pretty smile, but it's okay to cry when we're unhappy or grumble when you're mad. What you feel is important."

Saying that wasn't equal to assurance that Liari understood her, but that was okay. She'd be here to tell it to her again, as much as it will be needed... As she listened to Liari's tale, Ayu couldn't help but realize the growing similarity between them. Was it fate's scheme or it was just an unexpected chance from luck? Ayu didn't remember anything about her past too. The family accident that claimed the lives of her relatives and spared her wasn't something that stayed in her memory. Nor the faces or voices of people that she loved, it felt so... Bad. She couldn't miss those she didn't remember but still yearned for them, if not for their company, then for some recollection. There wasn't a single photo to look at or a name to recall, leaving a sense of emptiness growing behind her. She woke up in her room, with Zhang and aunt Williams nearby, and that was it - explanation followed and a seven-year-old child didn't understand what has happened. A family that perished, a man that adopted her but in the end was too focused on his work to pay attention to his granddaughter...

If there was one constant in her life, it's the fact that some things wouldn't change. For better or for worse. Zhang would always be busy and Ayu will feel better in the company of her plants.

... But maybe, just maybe, a little Bluebell's presence was welcomed now, bringing more reasons to smile and scaring away the sense of loneliness. Ayu clapped and smiled while listening to Liari, praising her growth. Seems that Earth was now full of individuals interested in power levels and fighting abilities, right? To know more about her, they needed to talk. And that's what her basket was for! After placing the snacks in front of them Ayu started having second thoughts. How would she react to food or a sweet-sour drink? It won't harm Liari? She didn't know her biology after all nor if anything harmless to her could be toxic to a small blue alien... Luckily, she liked it and nothing seemed out of place. That was a relief.

"That's good. Drink as much as you'd like," Ayu placed the open bottle in the basket, picking a shapely strawberry from the box and eating the sweet fruit. Seeing Liari's shining eyes gazing at every container, she chuckled, moving closer to her the one with apple tarts and berries. Her confession about never eating food that someone shared with her made Ayu frown a little with worry, but again, she smiled. Picking an apple tart with crumbling shortcake later and fruits on top sticky from the sweet syrup, she arranged it nicely on a paper tissue and then placed it in a blue hand. "You know, I live nearby." As much as she would love to invite Liari for longer, Ayu still was under Zhang's roof. Maybe if she would have some house on her own... And on the other hand, Liari seemed like a wild spirit traveling around the whole world, free and untamed. "I don't really like fighting, but if you'd be looking for a break after sparring with someone or you'd get hurt or be hungry again, visit me," Ayu offered. Maybe she wasn't a warrior, but she would do everything in her power to help someone in need.

"Me? W-well..." now when the table shifted, she felt a rose blush burning on her cheeks. With her fingers playing shyly with the small braid, Ayu wondered what she could tell Liari. Wasn't she a little boring..? No friends, no idea what to do with her future, and no entertaining qualities. "My name is Ayu Yibai. I like plants, tea, and gardening, oh, and drawing too," she counted on her fingers as she spoke, and when her voice calmed a little she found it easier to have this chat with Bluebell. "I can make plants grow and make medicine using some of them... Medicine is something that makes the pain go away if you're hurt or sick." The young woman added an explanation to clarify the meaning of this difficult word. "Other than that... I'm n-not sure. What would you like to know?"

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... How could she even be mad or irritated at this cutely absurd little thing? The blue girl stated with confidence that her smiling face is making Ayu happy - not inaccurate. She caught on that quickly, didn't she? Well, she was happy when she saw Liari smiling as well... An unbelievably silly cycle or rather a Perpetuum Mobile of smiles. It wasn't only about grins or beaming with happiness, but also about the need to feel the other too. Both were... A bit lonely, so the permission to so easily and openly embrace their sister meant a lot. Right... It was difficult to do anything with a blue koala clinging to her like that! But Ayu didn't mind. Watching Bluebell make all those expressions and hearing all those soft and loving teases was already soothing enough.

By some miracle, Ayu was able to break free from this hug to feed Liari with what she had packed for lunch. Seeing how she wolfed down what she gave her, she must have been very hungry... Another prickling feeling of worry poked her soul. Somehow she doubted that Liari knew what money was - that was making things more difficult for her in this world. What was she eating until now? Was she hunting or stealing things? That was troubling, to say the least... A being stronger than average Earthling, with child-like impulses and the same level of reasoning. That wouldn't end well, would it? Still, looking at Liari now she couldn't say at all that she could pose a threat. Seeing how she was stuffing those blue cheeks, and eagerly eating sweets, started to remind her of a fluffy hamster, she couldn't help but smile. Noticing that Bluebell preferred sweet food, Ayu picked a sandwich with vegetables and cream cheese. More sweets for her new little sister. She placed closer to Liari a box with pastries and berries, quietly sipping on the cup with lemonade.

Love you. Huh... Each time when Ayu said those two words at the end of a phone call with her grandfather, he would hang up. It's not like she heard it before, said so nonchalantly and sweetly. When Liari exclaimed those words at first, Ayu's eyes softened, but she didn't say anything. The second time, when Bluebell promised to visit her often and followed her declaration with more words of fondness and unshaken faith, she felt her mouth opening, but no words were heard. It hit differently. Ayu's opalescent eyes teared down, she felt the heat of a blush on her face, but her lips curled into a touched smile. She slightly lowered her head, to hide how moved she was, but of course, it wasn't easy to hide that reaction... When Liari turned to her with the biggest strawberry between her two fingers, Ayu blinked and two tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Ah, no, d-don't worry," Ayu raised her hand in a calming gesture, preventing another fit of negative emotions from taking place. "Y-You didn't do anything wrong. It-" she stopped for a second to take a deep breath. The love hasn't solidified yet, perhaps because as a young adult Ayu wasn't as straightforward with her feelings and it wasn't as easy to bond with others... But the affection was there. She smiled at Liari fondly. "It's because I'm happy. Sometimes, when someone is really glad about something, they can feel moved to the point of tears, so it isn't a bad thing." Ayu wiped down her eyes and moved closer to embrace her sister and give her a long, loving squeeze. "No one ever told me that they liked me so much, so I got a little touched by what you said Bluebell..." she explained, patting her head and giving her some more free space. Hopefully from Liari's point of view, her emotions won't be too confusing. She finally picked the strawberry with utmost care and seriousness. Sharing food was important to her blue friend, and she wasn't taking it lightly. "Thank you," Ayu smiled before eating sweetened with syrup berry.

To be honest, deep down the young woman was a little anxious about her expression from before. All this time her emotions were clear and visible, be it a smile or worry or weeping... Ayu knew people found them troubling, taking her tears as a sign of weakness or worse, as an attempt at manipulation, where she simply was an emotional individual. She thought she got used to it. This time, however, she wasn't so sure. She was anxiously checking if Liari understood her correctly or by any chance, missed the meaning of her words and gestures.

"I don't know who I am," Ayu admitted quietly, changing the subject and raising her head to look at the sky. Swollen clouds were moving soundlessly through the blue canvas. "I'm not a human, that's obvious. But I don't know from what planet am I or what kind of race I belong to," tilting her head she glanced at Liari. "All I know is that I'm living on Earth and I'm green." With a chuckle Ayu waved her hand, in a silly way showing off her powder green complexion. Despite the number of aliens coming to the blue planet for the past decades, it was futile to look for the right foundation in a beauty store! Her skin was in this pale, cream-green hue, her hair was a deep verdant color and the only thing differing from that were her pale yellow eyes. Surely, no Earthling was looking like that... So, how could she know who would?

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