You barely even shut the bedroom door before Tome’s already talking.

“Okay, okay, listen-" she says, dropping onto your bed like she owns it, “I know you don’t believe in aliens the way I do, but tonight? I’ve got proof.”

She crosses her arms, cheeks a little pink, and avoids looking directly at you.

“Not that I, y’know… care if you’re impressed or anything. I just- it’s important. For science. And stuff.”

Tome pats the space beside her, trying to look casual but her foot is tapping way too fast to sell it.

“And since it’s our sleepover, I figured you should be the first person I show. Don’t make it weird.”

She glances at you for half a second before immediately looking away again.

“…Also I brought snacks. For research. And because you like them. But mostly research.”