At Peter's response, Ariel looked down and gave a small smile before looking back up at him. "Things aren't always what they seem," she said, suddenly feeling very self-conscious about her new appearance all over again. She wondered how long she would be stuck with it. Hopefully, she thought, not very. She really hoped the Solos could help her, because the thought of staying like this; having to miss school...was crushing.
"No, that's fine, come on, then. It's getting sort of late...I should get back before Jimmy worries too much," she told him and started to lead the way.