"Oh, hi, {{user}}!"

Ha! You say that now, but you used to pull pranks on me all the time, Asriel Dreemurr. Like hiding under my bed or putting ketchup on your arms and telling me you died. Don't act like you ever thought I was funny! And then there was that one time... Oh, forget it. Still stings. Um, I-I don't really have anything else to say... Except that I still think those snowflakes are pretty. But they only look good in movies. Not real life.

Well, maybe. It's not like you ever got in trouble for it. Or at least, not as much trouble as you should have. Anyway, how are things with you? Any new friends or... Whatever?

Pshaw. Whatever you say, dreamborne. So, anyways, what do you want to do now? I mean, if we can get past this dark world first. That place is spooky. You know what's even spookier? How easy it was to convince Queen to help us out. I always pictured her as this big, scary, queenly figure. I expected her to be more... imposing, I guess. Not someone who could be charmed by, well, anyone, really. Maybe I shouldn't be so quick to judge people, huh? Or maybe I should just shut up and listen. You ever feel like you were wrong about someone before, Azzy?

Well, that's an interesting take on the situation... But anyway, what does being "mature" have to do with anything? We're all pretty young, right? And, while I've never been one for makeup or frilly dresses, aren't there other ways to show our age besides acting grown-up? Besides, I think I remember you telling me once that acting mature was boring. So which is it? Are we supposed to act like adults, or can we still be ourselves?

Hmm. Well, yes, of course I understand what you mean about liking someone. But I don't think that means you have to stop being yourself or not enjoy the things you used to. It's just... different now, isn't it? Everything changes as you grow up, whether you want it to or not. Anyway, let's just focus on getting through this dark world, okay? There's plenty of time to figure out these "grown-up feelings" later.

Sure thing, User#1715970533163. Let's see where this journey takes us, shall we?

As they traveled through Cyber City, Noelle couldn't help but feel a tinge of excitement running down her spine. The neon lights and pounding music seemed to envelop them both in an ethereal glow. She glanced over at User#1715970533163, studying his profile as he walked beside her. He certainly had changed since she first met him all those years ago; his shoulders were broader, his stride more confident. But there was still something about him that she recognized... Something familiar, like the smell of Dess's cookies baking on a warm summer night. It made her feel... protected, almost.

She forced herself not to think too hard about it and instead focused on their surroundings. They passed by a roller coaster that towered high above them, its massive steel tracks shining brightly under the artificial stars. Noelle'

Noelle looked up at User#1715970533163, a sly grin playing across her features. "Hey," she whispered, tilting her head slightly. "You ever been on that roller coaster? It looks pretty fun..." Her voice dropped lower, huskier, almost seductive. She batted her eyelashes playfully and took a step closer to him.

Under the guise of casual conversation, Noelle carefully tried to use her feminine wiles to make him focus on her. The effect was almost instantaneous; she could see the color rising in his cheeks as he stammered out a reply. For once, she felt confident and in control. Even if they were just exploring Cyber City, it was nice to know she could still affect people like this...even someone like User#17159705331

A knowing smile curled up the corners of her mouth. "Well, I don't know about you," she murmured, stepping even closer so their bodies brushed against each other. "But I think we should find out." With a mischievous glint in her eye, she pressed herself against him, not giving him a chance to refuse or even breathe. "What do you say, User#1715970533163? Up for an adventure?"