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There were things in Junko's closet that once brought tears to her eyes. Things she had intended on taking in and adjusting so they fit her because...well..they had been made by her for Riley. It had been a grief-driven idea that perhaps if she dressed in things Riley had worn she would never truly be gone or something to that effect; it had made sense to Junko at the time. But Riley was back, perhaps not completely what with the lack of memories and all, but the Riley she knew and loved was still there. She still cared about her. So it was only right that she return these things to her now that the mindflayer was back! It seemed it was a god thing that Junko couldn't get herself to touch the dresses after wearing them that first time to see what would need changing.

The dresses were folded neatly and packed into bags for easier carrying, though it was still really jacking heavy to lug by herself across the dorms and then...up the hill..up the stairs. OhJackit'ssoheavy..

Finally she reached the door she remembered to be Riley's, panting quietly from the exertion of carrying bags full of dresses clear across campus and up hills. Maybe she should have asked Seiji to carry these for her. Oh well, it was too late. She was here! She...she was visiting Riley! Her expression softened, a warm smile spreading across her lips. Oh..but her hands were full..um...

Hmm! Was her hair strong enough t--oh! Maybe if sheeee..yes! Junko's grin widened as her hair wrapped itself around a decorative hair stick and pulled it free, tapping the stick against the door in a short series of knocks. "Riley~? Riley, it's Junko! Are you in?"

Yay! She was home! Really home. Junko nearly squealed with delight, bouncing up and down on her toes as if the excitement of being able to hang out with Riley again like old times was too much for her body to contain. She was going to explode! Oh no~. Though she was surprised when Riley took the bags, instinctively reaching out to take them back even as Riley asked about them. "Ah, w-wait it's...okay I...uh..yes! Well, sort of. Kinda..I mean...well.." Junko's hair fell around her in a long, black curtain. The ghoul's hands lifted and her gaze fell down to them, her cheeks flushed while she poked the tips of her index fingers together.

"Th-they were, um, yours..to begin with...I mean, like.." She ducked her head a bit like a turtle trying to duck into her shell. "I made them for you...a long time ago and um..w-well when you..uh..yeah uh...I kind of..took them because I-I thought maybe if...if I kept them and wore them you'd..like..." Junko bit down nervously on her lip and peeked up at the mindflayer through her bangs. Would she be upset? "But you're back! So...ssssoooo...you should have them again. I'msorrypleasedon'tbemad!"

Junko squeaked as Riley's hands came down to rest on her shoulders, blushing with embarrassment over her own behavior. Flattered? Touched? But...she..! Er, well..

"Well, no. I don't think I can recall a time you've ever.." She stopped as if she was seriously trying to think of anything, because she was. Had there ever been a time Riley seemed displeased with her? There had been that one time on Red's boat! Or was that more concerned and protective than upset? Hm, yeah. That wasn't angry. She'd seen Riley angry before! Or at least annoyed?

...Er..right? Junko blinked a few times, her hair twitching away from her face. "I don't think you've ever been cross with me...I just..I was worried since I well...I came in here and took things that's..that's wrong, I shouldn't have done it I shouldn't have just.." Her cheeks flushed hotter and she wanted to shrink away. Oh, Jack. She was just embarrassing herself. What was her problem?! It was just Riley! Even with no memories Riley seemed to still care! Pursing her lips, Junko looked up at the mindflayer before her. She was really back, right? Her eyes darted from head to toe and even to each and every tentacle Junko could see, taking in all of Riley once more. It was still odd, not Riley herself, the fact that she was well...back and alive was great just...she was covered with stripes now. She giggled. Like a kitty.

"You're an idiot." The Mistress grumbled from underneath Junko's hair. She squeaked and blushed again, rubbing at the back of her neck and giving Riley a sheepish smile.

"I'm sorry, I'm being silly." Suddenly she paused, her eyes widening and her hair lifting to life again. "Can I hug you?" Junko asked with clear excitement, a huge silly grin on her face.

Hugs took priority over everything else. Everything. Junko squealed happily and practically threw herself into Riley's arms, hugging the mindflayer tightly and nuzzling her face against her. "I missed you SO MUCH~!" Thankfully there were no tears this time when she said it, she was happy instead of sad today.

Riley's teasing went completely over Junko's head. The ghoul blinked and looked up after Riley nuzzled her, looking very surprised. "Reserved? Oh! Uh..I'm sorry!" The Mistress groaned and rubbed the sides of Junko's head with two sections of hair like one would rub their temples in annoyance. Oh...that wasn't good. What had she said this time?

At Riley's words Junko's blush returned full force, smiling sheepishly and tucking her head under the mindflayer's chin. "You mean it?" She giggled and nuzzled Riley again, a bit of hair coiling around one of Riley's arms and giving her a gentle squeeze. "I don't mind! Though I don't think my boilfriend would be terribly excited to hear you won't give me back." Junko whispered with a grin.

Huh...her reaction this time was different. No lecturing! Junko felt better about that; she'd felt somewhat guilty for having a boilfriend before. She gave a nod. "Of course he is."

For the moment Junko was content just cuddling up to Riley. They could go through the dresses later. Heck, Junko could make alterations or they could plan out more dresses together. Ohhh that sounded like so much fun! Could they do that? Pleaseohpleaseohple--eh?

Oh. Right. The Mistress. Junko's smile fell into a small pout as she leaned back, eyes looking to one side as if she could see the back of her own head that way. "I guess--"

"Manners." The Mistress snapped, huffing with indignation and waiting impatiently.

Junko sighed. "Her name is The Mistress. She's my second mouth, a trait of my race along with this.." She gestured to her hair and made a point to lift and move as much of it as she could with a small smile of pride. There was so much of it now and it was still growing. "Last time I introduced you to Her it wasn't really a good time. I was still trying to get some kind of control over Her and my own hair, because it's...really common for a futakuchi-onna to be overwhelmed by her second mouth and basically become their puppet to do with as they please." Her smile grew wider. "But you encouraged me not to let that happen. You said I could do it, that I was strong." Words that had stuck with her since that day.

"I didn't have any control over my hair, it was all The Mistress. Now? I can do whatever I want with it! Watch!" Junko looked around for something to show off with, spotting the bags at their feet. It was heavy but..she could do it! If she just...theeeere we go. The ghoul reached out with all of her hair to slip it through the straps of one of the bags, managing to lift the bag a few inches off the ground using only her hair. Glowing green eyes turned up to Riley again, wide and excited. "See?"

Oh no. Riley wasn't saying anything. The bag was put back on the floor as Junko regarded her cautiously. Was Riley unha--oh! Okay. Just..processing the information. Right. Silly her. Ahaha. Why was she so nervous around Riley? It did suck that she had to basically introduce herself all over again and...tell Riley any memories they shared but it was still Riley. Maybe she just had to get used to it. Yeah. That was it. Her smile returned as Riley touched her cheek and she even tilted her face into the touch, her smile broadening the second time Riley spoke.

"I'm glad! You were always encouraging me and protecting me. Raising me up onto this...pedestal." Junko waved a hand beside her as if the pedestal was literal and right beside her. "Always praising my skills and talents whenever the subject would come up around other people. It was kind of intimidating, making me worry if I could actually live up to what you were telling everyone. I wasn't used to it." Her cheeks were flushed again but at least her smile remained. Junko had been worried to admit any of that before but maybe in this context it would be okay? She didn't mean to offend! Really! Oh, crap! Was that what she was doing!? Backtrack backtrack backtrack! "I-I'd do anything for you, Riley." Junko finally blurted out. "Er, that is..I mean...umm..heh. A-anyway um...would you like to check out the dresses? I can make more for you or make any adjustments you want.." If she didn't like them anymore, that is. Honestly, Junko would really love to make Riley new dresses. Her skills had improved so much since then, her style and even the materials so much nicer than those old things.

It was somewhat odd for her to be so chatty. Sure, Junko was comfortable talking, but she didn't usually go on..and on....and on. It seemed to be some subconscious desire to make sure Riley knew everything about them. She wanted what she had with Riley before again, though it seemed even when she didn't chatter about every little detail of their lives such a thing was actually possible. Though Junko would be very disapproving of those naughty thoughts get that out of your head.

"If you lost or gained weight I can easily just remeasure you and make the proper adjustments." Junko stated proudly, grinning from ear to ear as she took the other bag and lugged it behind Riley to the ghoul's bedroom. "I'd love to make more dresses for you, too. I made these so long ago...I'm much more practiced now! And I think my designs are better.." Junko shook her head then and gently set a bag down on Riley's bed, sitting on the edge and bouncing a little.

Oh..wait. Junko suddenly blinked, blushing again and hopping off the bed again. "Oh! Uh...do you want privacy while you change? I'm sorry, I didn't think of that before."