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Oblivious to all this, the vampire clerk rang up their purchases and gave them overly cute bags to carry them in. She gave Belladonna a pink one and kindly took hold of the situation and gave Gene a lilac colored one. Obviously the ghoul wasn't fond of pink, so no use trying to force her into something she didn't like. The witch thanked the vampire with the promise of returning soon and frantically waved goodbye before they exited the store.
"I am so glad we are friends! We'll have to hang out again soon. Do you want my skellyphone number? We can text and set up another fun day!" The witch offered her phone (a pink and black thing, of course) with a bright smile at the hope of friendship.
Things really had turned out better than she expected, but she was glad. It would have been just horrible had everything gone the opposite direction.

As for the nervousness that Gene suddenly displayed, Belladonna didn't see a bit of it. She only smiled and preened and was generally cheery as the ghoul explained her powers. Aahhh! That's what Mort meant by she would be a good model. She could change her body to someone else's form and would serve as the perfect dress form! Oh joyous day!
"You would be perfect for helping me sew, just like Mort said! I sew most of my own clothing, but sometimes I sew for others and when I do it can get tricky with their measurements an making sure they're right. But with you around it'd be easy because then you could just take their shape while I fit the outfit to you!" The witch giggled at herself, before she stopped dead middle of the maul and looked at Gene with fright. "Not saying that I want to be your friend so I can use you for sewing! Not at all! I just... It was just a thought and I'd rather be friends because you're nice and cool and pretty and not because you can change! Not that its bad that you can change! I like that! Its neat! You'd scare people easier, I'm sure!"
Don't mess this up now, Belladonna!

When returned her phone, Belladonna quickly typed in Gene's name and happily saved the contact. It was official! They were friends! Hooray!
Belladonna was about to ask another question, she couldn't be sure what but just something to keep conversation going, when Gene suddenly hugged her and bolted. It didn't take too long for Belladonna to shout a friendly "It was lovely meeting you! We'll hang out soon! Oh! And let's keep this a secret from Mort, it'll be funny!" And then Gene was off. Gone through the maul back to her job.

Any other time, Belladonna might have felt a little put off by the sudden exit of the ghoul. But, well... The witch had put her through a lot (however unknowingly) and felt a little guilt.y So she didn't try to stop her at all.
But Gene had given Belladonna a hug and that was a fantastic start to friendships! Right?
Definitely.

So with a new purchase and some time left over to kill, and certainly a few remaining vestiges of caffeine running through her system, Belladonna turned the opposite way and skipped down through the maul to another store.

FIN.