Lion Head Mesa So much (for) stardust

Melody was immediately shy to be greeted by a girl so beautiful, and so close to her own age! The pale and gilded tones of her called to mind home, and in spite of everything that was a comfort to her. She straightened a little, trying to mirror the confident energy without quite matching it.

My name is Melody, She started, and realized she wasn't sure how to ask to stay with them. It was kind of weird, wasn't it? Just walking up to a stranger's doorstep and asking to be let in. But that was how it worked, she was pretty sure. I just left home, and I'm looking for somewhere to stay. Hmmm... I mean, I'm looking to join! Better.