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( The girl who appears on the Seal looks a little something like this now (buh-bye green Martian skin!). To some she might be recognizable and to others, she could just be a new person arriving for all they know. But once she speaks, her voice is what should give her away. )

Is... ah-- is there anyone here who might be interested in baking?

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What's going on with the new look?

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( It's an unconscious habit she's begun to develop - reaching up to smooth a hand along the lower portion of her hair, twist it around her fingers. Only when she's nervous or unsure of something, though!

Like now!

This new look, she's trying it out for the first time and it only makes sense for her to try to fit in with everyone. They're going to be there for a while... )

You... you don't like it?

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It's not that I don't like it, I mean you--[Is about to say "look good no matter what", but after all of the awkwardness from before, he stops himself.]

--just haven't used this form before here.

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Should I not... try to fit in?

( It's a sincere question. And she's still playing with her hair and glancing at the Seal and then away. )

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You should but...folks here are from all different worlds. I don't think they care if you're green or not? Unless...

[Frowns.]

Has someone said something to you?

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Said... something to me?

( A somewhat confused expression. )

Wally, no - no one has said anything...

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Then why do you not feel like you're not fitting in?

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I just thought...

( His frown from earlier, M'gann's mirroring it. )

Is it bad to look like everyone else?

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There's nothing wrong with wanting to fit in and go with the flow, as long as you're comfortable in your own skin.

[Which takes on a whole new meaning with her.]

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I am always comfortable around you and the others of our team, Wally. You know that.

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Maybe I'm being biased. I like you the way that you are.

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( M'gann feels her cheeks warm at his words; it's more noticeable now with her peace toned skin! She looks away, embarrassed. Just a little. )

Wally...

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But, uh, yeah. Whichever you prefer! But if you're comfortable with who you are and people aren't freaking out over it like they would back home, I think you should stick to your usual color.

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( Just for him... just for him and any of her other teammates will she shift back. )

...is this better?

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Now you're cookin'!

[Badachump.]

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( It just dawns on her though... )

Ah - there was... one incident.