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“You’re not greedy…” Marissa got up and walked over beside Kat. “I know more than most how hard it is to be alone. Or not have any female friends to talk to.” She leaned her shoulder against Kat’s and smiled.

“There are just some things you can’t talk to guys about,” It’s not to say that she didn’t trust Lopezite or Wolframite it’s just some times what she needs is ‘girl talk’ to figure things out. She had never been in a relationship before and so figuring out these feelings she’d been having has been damn near impossible.

Marissa picked up the cutting board and carried it over to the sink. “They see a problem and want to fix it when girls just sometimes need someone to listen. Right?” At times it worked but when it didn’t she just wanted to roll her eyes and shake her head. One of her former co-workers used to do that. Pure busy body, constantly offering ways to make things better without even being asked.

“What’s keeping you from seeing them?” Marissa asked, head tilted to the side curiously she looked over her shoulder.

For the better part of her life she had been raised as an only child but that wasn’t always the case. Ethan, her older brother, had died when she was nine. Six years older he had been in high school when the carpool van he was in had been struck by a drunk driver after one of his swim meets had ended. Two kids died that night; him and his best friend Jamie.

She understood what it was important for her to avoid coming into contact with her family, her appearance and all would be rather frightening if her glamour were to slip. But she didn’t understand why Kat would have to stay away too.

“I’m sorry, it’s an insensitive thing of me to ask.” Marissa finished rinsing off the knife and put it in the dish drainer to dry. "You don't need to answer... I was just curious."

Marissa accepted the bowl with a smile, a small nod of her head and quiet “thank you” then sat down at the table.

After blowing on the spoon a few times she took a bite and chewed thoughtfully. “This tastes amazing! So much better than the salad” It was hot, but not spicy which her tongue, and stomach, thanked her for.

One small thing that few people picked up on or even knew was that her core body temperature ran several degrees cooler than a normal human’s. Then again, it kind of made sense and was to be expected considering how she was originally awakened. Her skin had turned blue for a reason but that didn’t mean she particularly means she enjoyed being cold either. Quite the opposite really but too much warmth often made the little half-youma drowsy and, if she got too comfortable, Marissa was prone to randomly falling asleep.

“Is this recipe one you just found online or is it more of a family recipe.” Kat had made it so quickly and effortlessly that she had to wonder if it was something she made often.

“I appreciate it thank you.” Marissa took another bite of food and in her heart, she felt a pang of guilt.

Yes, more than anything she wanted to be Kat’s friend; she was kind and caring to a total stranger. But she also knew herself well enough that it would be hard to reach out to her for a time.

The last thing she wanted to be perceived as needy or clingy. It at least gave her a reason, if not motivation, to try and earn a promotion of her own so she would be less of a nuisance to those who have been so gracious as to teleport her to and from the Dark Kingdom.

“Until I can figure out what to do about a job, you need to at least let me take care of the cleaning ok?” Her own savings were running out and soon they would probably open her storage unit for auction if she fails to make the monthly payment.

"Or maybe you and I can find some recipes to cook together. It would have to be something kind of easy though. Otherwise, I run the risk of losing my glamour before we're done eating." It would be dangerous if all of a sudden her signature flared here in her apartment alerting potential enemies that someone from the Negaverse lived here.

“It’s not exactly the most beautiful place to visit but you’re welcome in the barracks at any time.” Her room wasn’t really all that big, and if it wasn’t that Wolframite crashed in there from time to time she would offer to let Kat spend the night. Then again she could always send him back to his room so she could have a girls' night too.

“I’d definitely enjoy the company, and on the plus side at least you won’t ever have to worry about inclement weather.” It could be snowing and they could still spend time together since teleporting was unaffected by storms and such; unless in the Rift. If they took a field trip in there then they would kind of be screwed without Wolframite there with them.

“Honestly? I would be happy with anything as long as it isn’t too greasy or spicy.” For some reason foods cooked in oil had a tendency of making her feel gross or lethargic the next day. But, if cooked in something like an oil-less fryer or air fryer then she was fine. Spicy foods it went without saying that it hurt to eat and upset her stomach easily. Pepperoncini’s were about the hottest thing she could eat.

“I should still have some ice cream in my mini-fridge that we could have for dessert if you’d like. I don’t really have much in the way of entertainment, but we can improvise.” Perhaps she should consider getting a few decks of cards or some games to put on her bookshelf. There might be some in her storage locker if she bothered to pull out a few boxes and look.

“I can’t say I’ve ever had someone randomly walk up and throw my food away before.” It was definitely a shock to the system since, at the time, she didn’t know what she had done to offend the Captian. “But I’m happy you did.” Definitely made a lasting impression and will always be a memorable moment for her to look back on.

“Thank you for making me a proper meal and inviting me into your home, Kat. It means a lot and I’m happy to say that I’ve made a new friend.” Before today all she had was Wolframite and Lopezite to talk to, going forward it would definitely be nice to have a female friend to talk about stuff that guys just wouldn’t understand.