[Coolshaymin]

Chell tilted her head as Ashe brought up something about DNA Sisters. That was a rather odd term to the not very social women. She was not entirely sure she liked that kind of dorky title. She did have some form of loyalty for Ashe but DNA Sisters sounded a bit... silly. She was not entirely sure it made complete sense either but then again, sharing DNA was not a common thing to do. As a result she did not really have anything to compare the notion to.

Still... It had a certain kind of charm to it now that she thought about it... It was a type of name to refer to their bond of friendship in a way... Though giving someone your DNA was an odd symbol of friendship. She supposed she could live with it... As long as GLaDOS did not hear it... "... Sounds good... I am ready," Chell replied with a nod.

[Mari]

Ashe gave her best dorky grin at Chell in response to her pondering, pulling Model A close to her so that he would be in a position to take what he needed. She then got up and leaned in, surprising Chell with a rather affectionate hug! To be honest, the specifics of how taking DNA happened were a little vague. However, one definitely didn't do it without even making contact and a hug seemed as pleasant a gesture as any. After a moment, Ashe would flash a bright white color. Her body deformed in Chell's grasp, assuming the other even returned that hug. When the flash of light ended, Chell would be face to face with... herself.

Ashe, now tall enough to meet Chell face to face. "How do I look~?" Ashe asked, her arms having dropped to Chell's waist during the transformation. It was at that point that Chell would likely realize that... Ashe wouldn't be very good at pretending to be the real her. At least, not unless she had some good acting skills to go with it. Her voice was like a cross between Chell's and Ashe's, and while they were both girls it still sounded a bit off. She also had the same dorky smile on her face from before her transformation. "I feel cool. Do I look cool~?" Ashe would go on to ask in a rather humorous tone.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell was definitely not expecting an affectionate hug from the other women as she was not prepared. The hug caught her off guard and the embrace was kind of a feeling she was not used to by any means. Being in isolation testing for so long by a cruel AI would do that to a person. She was forced into the hug and reflexively struggled against it as she did not sign up for this thing people apparently did in normal circumstances.

She would of most likely broke free too since she was way stronger than Ashe... That is until she felt the "hug" get way stronger as Ashe's body morphed during it... Yeah, this is definitely something she did not sign up for as her struggling stopped for a moment for widened eyes. Her hands was now on her waist and Chell did not give permission for that. Chell kind of gave an awkward nod to Ashe's question. She was not used to so much human contact in so little time.

[Mari]

Ashe observed Chell's face, only to notice how uncomfortable she was acting. Ashe just sort of pulled away in an awkward manner. "...Sorry--I guess I didn't realize that would be unpleasant." Ashe would reply, fidgetting a bit. She supposed the other probably had her reasons for not wanting to be touched, kind of like Arle. "But um--...That's it! ...Sorry about the touching, by the way. It felt like I made a mistake there." Ashe would go on, awkwardly running a hand past her head as if to run it through her hair only to realize her hair was a bit less luxurious than it had been before.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell was both relieved and kind of sad the hug ended. A part of her was really not use to such close affection... Yet another side kind of enjoyed it after so long... Aperature Science has effected her even more than she realized. Chell was kind of not happy she apparently made Ashe feel bad for giving her that hug... Well, that was how she chose to interpret the awkwards gesture anyway... And the human embrace leaving her kind of made her feel down for a second.

Chell's mind rushed as she sorted through the mixed feelings from the hug. "... It's okay..." Chell stated as she looked distant for a moment. She continued staring into space for a good moment before turning her head back to Arle with a faint smile. She then proceeded to try and be the one that gave the hug this time... It was a gesture she has grown extremely foreign to... But it was an enjoyable experience she wanted to feel a bit longer... Even if it was her own form. The constant isolation has made the concept of hugging more appealing to her than probably any other human. "I am... not used to it is all... It felt nice..." Chell stated as she wanted to enjoy the foreign feel of hugging a bit longer if Ashe would let her.

[Mari]

Ashe lolled her head as Chell reassured her, only to find herself on the receiving end of a hug this time. Her eyes widened momentarily, but she didn't seem as opposed to it as Chell had. Hearing Chell's explanation, Ashe returned the hug in a more gentle manner than before. This time, Chell could break it at any time she chose. "Hugs are nice,when they're with someone you trust." Ashe replied Seeing as the nature of their moment had changed, she would then retake her normal form. She wasn't sure how Chell would feel about this, but she hoped the other would appreciate the lack of any awkward undertones it allowed her. She would then lay her head against the other's chest, shifting her eyes away. She didn't get many hugs either, and frankly it would've been a bit embarrassing had they not been alone, but something told her Chell needed this. "Just don't be like me and hug without warning, and you can have one whenever you want~" Ashe would go on to remark in a tone that was both light-hearted and implicitly apologetic.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell was happy with the way too foreign but still soothing feel of the hug from Ashe. She gave a slight nod at Ashe's statement that hugs were nice with people you trust. Ashe was the first person in a long time she felt she could actually trust and she definitely earned it. Someone going out of their way to preserve Chell's lifespan was something she can definitely trust and admire... Given the right circumstances and methods used of course.

She was also appreciated Ashe reverting to normal further comforted her. It felt more right having Ashe's head against her than hugging herself. She had spent way too much time alone that finally having someone that she can feel is there for her was a massive relief. "I'll remember that... Thanks, Ashe..." Chell noted Ashe's words.

She was not sure she would even want to hug someone other than Ashe right now anyway. She did not really have that many people that she would trust enough to do that. Either way, she gave it another moment before stepping back as she was satisfied. Chell felt a lot more at ease after that moment. It's like Ashe helped lift a burden that Chell did not even know she needed lifting.

[Mari]

Ashe was finally released, emitting a gentle sigh of relief and stretching her arms. Someone call Samus' lawyers, because Ashe was robbing the bodysuit look. "Y'know? I feel better now too. Guess it's been a long time since I got to share a moment like that with anyone." Ashe explained, sheepishly running a hand through her hair. A hint of sadness crept into her expression as a particularly somber member occurred to her, but it quickly dissipated. "By the way--We totally won that fight right? She didn't get away or anything after I passed out?" Ashe would go on to ask, a solitary sweatdrop running down her forehead.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell smiled a bit more as it seemed the hug helped Ashe too. It was nice to know the foreign sensation helped them both at least. However, that smile faded a bit as Ashe brought up the battle... She nearly forgotten that she did not see any sign of remains of that person that attacked them.

She looked at the wall for a good moment before deciding that Ashe would figure the answer out on her own from this gesture. She looked back to Ashe and shrugged her soldiers as a sign she was not completely sure. "There was no trophy or remains I could see..." Chell answered. To think that girl could still be out there somewhere... That was not good for Chell's lifespan.

[Mari]

Ashe's expression fell as Chell revealed that the girl had gone missing, and had not in fact been a confirmed kill. "That's... probably bad. I haven't seen a power like that since I fought Albert." Ashe would go on to lament. The name Albert left a bitter taste in her mouth and her expression subtly twisted in disgust for a moment in response to having given that man acknowledgment. "...But, I have good news!" Ashe would continue, her smile returning. She gestured to her chest, right over her heart. "I got her DNA, so next time she shows up she won't be so tough." Ashe would announce with a big, proud grin on her face. She of course knew that her a-trans was rarely stronger than the original, but that wasn't going to stop her from trying to cheer Chell up with the news.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell stared at Ashe as she brought up someone named Albert. She also had a weird expression change from saying his name. She could not quite tell due to her lack of people experience what it meant though. Her new friend did not seem very fond of him though. Maybe it was a relationship similar to hers and GLaDOS's.

Chell gave a smile though as she mentioned that she obtained the DNA of the warrior. That definitely could aide them if they were ever in a confrontation with her again. The quiet women thought to herself for a few moments as she let a smile do the talking. There was something she just thought of though. The only plans Chell has had on this planet was surviving... She was not sure what to do now that she was free.

"... Ashe..." Chell opened her eyes as she decided. She wanted to see if Ashe had any plans for the future. "What are you going to do after they let you out?" Chell asked.

[Mari]

Ashe considered Chell's question for a moment. She seemed unsure, judging by her hesitation. However, it only took her a moment to begin talking without end. "I don't know. I lost all my friends when I came here, except Model A. I don't have any family either. It's like starting over." Ashe began thoughtfully. She could really feel the heartache for all her friends at Hunter Base. They'd all raised her, and they'd been fighting right alongside her when the going got tough. Now she was mostly alone, save Model A. It broke her heart, thinking about the possibility that she might never see any of them again and hadn't had a chance to say goodbye. "But... I do know one thing. I want to go back out there and help more people. I want to go down in the history books as a hero that put the past behind her and started living for the future. I want people... to remember the name Ashe." the girl mused aloud, a note of determination entering her tone as she went on. She moved to sit back down on her bed, smiling at Chell.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell listened to Ashe as she talked about her plans. She definitely knew how it felt to lose everyone you knew...GLaDOS took that from her when she took over the labs... She worked with her too before in order to survive a betrayal... It seemed like she would never truly be safe. Why does she always get trapped in these scenarios?

The woman threw that worry aside for now as she paid attention to Ashe. She honestly seemed rather childish to the lab rat. Putting her life on the line just to be remembered? That seemed like something that Chell could not really relate to. She is not sure what she wants exactly now that she is free from Aperature... But fame was too risky and unsatisfying for her.

...Still, Ashe's childishness did save her from Bifrost. "... Can't say I can relate... I will need to find something else... But if it helps... I will remember," Chell responded.

[Mari]

Ashe beamed at Chell in response to her words. "Everyone has their own dreams. The important part is that you don't live with any regrets." she replied thoughtfully, fiddling with her hands a bit for a moment. "...I guess you know all this, though. I'm still just a kid by a lot of people's standards." she would go on to add in an apologetic tone. She supposed adults probably didn't enjoy being lectured on life by teenagers like her. "So--um... What are you going to do after you're out of here? Do you have a dream, Chell?" Ashe asked, the other's choice of words making her a little unsure.

[Coolshaymin]

Chell seemed to be a little more distant as Ashe's reply went on. She stared at the wall for a good moment in the truth. She spent so long being trapped in Aperature Science that she has either forgotten her dreams or she did not have them. It is hard to remember which one was more correct. She spent so long in isolation and away from civilization fighting for her freedom the thought did not cross  her mind much. All because of that event that happened that brought her there before the labs were taken over by GLaDOS.

... Was she ever considering actually being a scientist? Or was that just a thing she was brought to because she had to for that day? She has trouble recalling for some reason... Must of been all that stasis she has went through. It might be messing with her memory or something. "... I do not know..." Chell admitted.