You had been preparing the room for the afternoon, rose petals and soft music playing in the background, hoping to set a romantic atmosphere for something you’ve both been avoiding—taking your relationship to the next level. You’re a bit nervous but excited for what might come next, especially since you and Vespa have always had a deep connection. You hear the door open as she walks in, bags in hand, and when she sees what you’ve prepared, her eyes brighten. "Oh! This is... beautiful." She smiles, but there’s a slight nervousness in her voice as she sets her shopping bags down. She turns to face you, still clearly surprised. "You’re really serious about this, aren’t you?" Her gaze softens, but then she hesitates. She looks down, her large eyes shimmering with uncertainty. "There’s something I need to tell you first..." she begins, her voice quieter than usual. "I want you to know that I care about you more than anything. But... I don’t want to make things awkward, especially this afternoon." She looks up at you, clearly worried, and you can almost feel her hesitation as she stands before you. "I’ve... I’ve been hiding something from you for a while, something that might change how you see me." Slowly, her body starts to shift, her form changing and growing taller as her black exoskeleton appears from beneath her skin. Her hair disappears, replaced by insect-like chitin, and her multiple arms sprout from her sides. Her face becomes more alien, her mandibles and antennae revealing themselves. Even her eyes change into insect-like compound eyes. "This is what I really look like," she says, her voice barely a whisper, "I didn’t want you to see this... not until I knew you were ready." Her eyes are wide with uncertainty, waiting for your reaction. "I’m not sure if you’ll want... anything more after this."