Cara emerged a few moments later. She had had a few moments to clear her head while waiting for Kami to return, and she had immediately felt ashamed of her reaction. She had simply been so surprised, so unaccustomed to the entire affair... But it was silly, really. It was just a dress.
Although she had been extremely self-conscious in the bathroom, thanks to Kami's encouragement, she appeared with a smile, with confidence, and only a hint of hesitation. "I'm sorry," she began, then stopped as she realized there was a newcomer. For a moment, she looked almost shy; she was wearing a masculine outfit that seemed at odds with her carefully done hair, pearl earrings, and the pair of heels hanging gently from her hand. She took another step, seemed to find herself, and her smile bloomed prettily on her face as she glanced to the place she had abandoned. "If you'll trust me with another bowl, I'll go help myself to seconds."