[ She smiles gently, far more at ease than when she initiated the conversation. Possibly the happiest she's looked as of late. And very relieved. ]

...Sometimes, friends have misunderstandings or little fights. It's... a normal thing that happens. [ This feels a little new and scary for her too. Passengers closer to her age vanished after a short period on the ship. Children back home were bullies or the ones that she thought were friends ended up betraying her. Sparkles may be her first real "kid" friend to have stayed with her for so long. ] Good friends talk things out. I'm glad we can talk.

And... I forgive you.