[Shade.]

Originally Posted by ChillCat

@Shadeleaf I like her! Do you have a bio?)

"Sort of. If I'm not consciously holding a form, I change based on different factors. Everyone sees something different based on who they see me as. If someone sees me as dangerous, I might look like a feral monster. If someone doesn't think I'm a threat, I might look like a teacup sized kitten." There were way more factors, but Peri being raised as a soldier/weapon caused them to unconsciously check if someone seemed like a threat. They assumed others did the same. Children were Peri's favorite to talk to. Their imaginations were wonders to behold, and some of their ideas were Peri's most prized forms that they reused often. That was a fairly simplified explanation.
Now to think on how Emerald perceived them...They glided over to the water, which had stilled after Emerald left the pond. Checking their reflection, they said, half to themselves and half to Emerald;
"Interesting. It's compact, that's usually a plus. I like the eyes, nice touch." They stretched, trying to get used to the new form. Changing forms always required a bit of getting used to. They took out a small notepad and wrote;
A bunch of eyes all over looks really cool. May scare some. Case by base Basis.
"Oh, and I don't want to hurt you, if that's what you're thinking. I don't like fighting unless I have to. Maybe, do you want to be friends?"
Peri's hobo-like nature meant they didn't have many friends. They had picked up a book on how to talk to people in a universe filled with books, and the book said having a conversation and then asking was the best way to get someone to like you.

(Not yet, really. Her story is such a mess lol)

Emerald tilted her head as she squished black inky water out of her hair. Did she think Peri was dangerous? The form looked kind of dangerous, yet sort of...underwhelming. Emerald was a curious person, so she couldn't help but contemplate. The question confused her. The only friends she had back home were Aminta and Johanna. Did she truest Peri enough? Maybe not. But she was so curious...
"I mean, maybe. I don't remember having many friends. I just met you but that's how I met the 2 friends I have so maybe that's how it works." she said casually.