[ Even though she knows this must be all real, on some level... it's hard not to just think of it as a movie. These are all strangers, after all, playing a part in some larger than life story she barely understands. No matter how much she tells herself it all really happened, she can't quite make herself believe it.

When Oberon appears, though, there's a thunk of surprise in her chest. Even though she'd known it was coming, seeing it still catches her terribly off guard. She's leaned forward a little without even realizing it, too.

For a moment, her gaze is very intent. But then her shoulders start to tremble and...

... is she... laughing to herself...??? ]

H-hold on a second, was that really your self introduction?! [ ouch ] How corny can you get? [ OUCH ] Jeez, you weren't even trying to be not suspicious... [ OUCH ]