They're definitely good for dramatic effect. Like a cape, but with more mobility.

She wasn't sure if she'd call herself sweet; she did try to do what was best for everyone, but wasn't always sure what that was.

They'd have to compare stories on crappy lives sometimes. Xion would consider a life alone better than a life knowing that the price for yours was that of one of your best friend's--but such was the life of an experiment that turned out a little differently than planned. Her friends, though, had made everything bearable. Which is what let her smile and say, "Yes, it is."

Then her cheeks reddened a bit as she responded to his other comment. "I already danced with MakubeX a little...and everyone else I know is busy..."