[ she beams. aru's always been susceptible to praise. and it feels nice, not having to make things up or lie to gain that attention. her tongue is sharp but she's not unkind by nature. ]

Sorry, but ducks and very good friends? Total code for romance. I've watched movies, I know how it is.

And anyway, pretending to be human isn't hard? You just need to pick an interest that seems normal. Like k-pop. Or gaming.