Oh?

[ She perks up almost instantly, a far more real look stretching across her features, making her seem more animated and less like the sullen painted faces on the tile (evidently, they don't approve). Yet they remain silent as they always do, offering no guidance, only disapproving looks, and she's managed those her entire life.

It's so rare for another girl to invite her to anything. ]

Really? I would love that!

[ Courgette flowers… probably nothing like roses, but, well, didn't that suit her just fine? Colette had never considered herself like a rose. A daisy, maybe, but thinking on it… those were still too dainty for a girl like her. ]

I usually have plenty of time during free hours, so… so, I think that shouldn't be a problem. If you really don't mind!