It always surprised Rei to see that plume of steam, the way it curled up whenever their bare skin touched. It didn't matter where, and for how long. The briefest contact was enough, and it always struck her as odd, just like the fact that they meshed so well. She liked all the others well enough, but Ami and Makoto were the two she found easiest to talk to.

Leaning back as well, she takes a long, steady breath. She figured they'd developed some sort of symbiotic relationship by now, after all. Being around Ami made her feel almost normal. Almost...but not quite.

"I'm looking forward to it, you know. I've never had a summer with as many friends as I have now."