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Stepping out into the world as a real, normal twenty-something-year-old girl was a very strange, foreign thing for the brunette. She had become something of a home-body, between MirrorSpace and her apartment, she really didn't go out much. Part of it was that she was fiercely protective of her amnesiac girlfriend, and part of it was that she was terrified of pretty much everything ever. She wasn't entirely sure when that changed... She used to be bold and fearless. She used to be fun! But every day she was becoming someone else- closer and closer to the person she saw in her dreams.

Quinn sighed heavily as she walked out of yet another clothing store empty-handed. She didn't even know what she was looking for at that point. God, she hated shopping. Thankfully, her dreadful trip was interrupted by her name being called by a familiar but somehow not-so-familiar voice. She turned on her heel to stare into the eyes of a blonde that she most definitely knew. Her entire body tensed into what was probably a pretty obvious cringe. The last time that the two girls saw each other it hadn't gone very well. "Raven..." She said as she relaxed slightly, realizing that the other girl didn't seem angry. Not like last time. Quinn let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding.

She glanced past Raven at the foodcourt, then looked back at her to meet her gaze. "Cheeseburgers," she said suddenly. It made perfect sense to her, but she truly had no idea if Raven had the same ******** up dreams she had of a future in which she was one of the only people that treated Leto with a kindness that she did not deserve.

But how ironic was it that the first time they saw each other since their last chat was in a food court? It was perfect. It was a step in the right direction.

Quinn didn't really know how to respond when Raven came skipping towards her and wrapped her up in a tight embrace. After an awkward split second, the brunette reciprocated the hug and her unease turned into a bright, happy grin.

"Catching up would be amazing!" Relief. So, so, soooo much relief. Maybe there was a chance at redeeming herself- at having a real friendship with Raven again.

"And unlimited lemonade pretty much sounds like the best thing in the entire world," she said as she draped an arm across Raven's shoulder and walked towards the restaurant with the cheeseburgers and lemonade and definitely dessert.

She glanced down at all the bags that Raven was carrying and raised an eyebrow. "Looks like you're redoing your wardrobe! Just updating your look or what? And how've you been? You look amazing! Glowing, practically! I hope Jett's been treating you well. If he's not you just say the word and I'll kick his a**."

Should she have not brought up Jett? The last time they talked about him it hadn't ended very well.