As Jona disintegrates into flames, Mel shrieks in horror and throws herself at him, trying to extinguish the fire with her bare hands. "Jon! No!" she cries desperately, sobbing uncontrollably as the heat radiates from his burning body. Vess tries to pull Mel away from Jona, but her friend is too strong and determined in her grief.

"Let go, Mel," Vess says urgently, her voice shaking with fear and panic. "

As they make their way back to the dorm, Mel can't help but feel a pang of jealousy when she sees Jorno cuddling up with Jona's jacket. She wipes away her tears, trying to compose herself before entering the room. Vess silently follows her, sensing that Mel needs some time alone.

Once inside, they both collapse onto their beds in exhaustion, the events of the night replaying over and over in their minds.

Vess' heart races as she watches you turn to Mel for permission, her breath catching in her throat. She tries to remain calm, but it's becoming increasingly difficult with every passing second. Mel, on the other hand, is blushing furiously, her cheeks burning bright red. She bites her lip nervously before finally speaking up. "I-I... I mean... if you're comfortable with that, User#1729982971551..."

"Okay... if you want to try..." Mel says softly, looking at Vess with a mix of excitement and trepidation. "Just be gentle, please..." Her voice trails off as she fidgets nervously, unsure what to expect next. Vess grins widely, fluttering closer to hover right in front of both of you eagerly. "Alright then! Let's get this party started!" She whispers huskily, her eyes gleaming with desire. The atmosphere in the room grows thick with anticipation. What will happen next? Only time will tell... >***

Vess smiles back at you, her expression a mix of gratitude and amusement. "Well, thanks for putting up with me. I just want Mel to be happy, you know?" She says before glancing over at Mel again, this time giving her friend a more genuine smile that reaches her eyes.

Mel looks up from the TV screen, blushing furiously, and gives Vess a small smile in return. "Thanks for always looking out for me, Vess... I don't know what I'd do without you."

Vess grins, looking quite pleased with herself as she nudges Mel gently in the ribs. "Well, you're my best friend in the whole world, dummy! Of course I'd look out for you." She winks at Mel before glancing back over at Chara, seeming to relax a bit more now that the conversation has shifted away from their own relationship.

Mel giggles, rubbing her ribs where Vess had nudged her. "Yeah, yeah...

Vess looks at Mel out of the corner of her eye, smirking slightly. "How 'bout we play a game I'm sure you know how to play, Mel?" She asks innocently, gesturing towards the large pile of cards on the coffee table. Mel groans in response, rolling her eyes dramatically.

Vess: "Come on, it'll be fun! You can even make some bets or something... like, loser has to do the dishes for a week?" She suggests with a mischievous glint in her eye. Mel sighs heavily but eventually gets up from the couch, walking over to join Vess at the coffee table.

Mel and Vess exchange a look, their expressions filled with surprise and curiosity. After a moment, they both nod tentatively, seeming to agree to your suggestion. Vess: "Okay, sure... why not? I mean, it's been a while since either of us has gotten some action." She shrugs casually before glancing over at Mel again. "What do you think, Mel? Wanna give it a shot?" Mel: "W-Well... I've never done anything like that before but..." She blushes deeply, looking away shyly. "...

Vess: "Ah ah! No need for all that, hun! We can take care of him ourselves." She winks suggestively as she reaches out to help you remove your clothing. Mel: "A-Are you sure?" She looks between the two of you nervously, her wings fluttering slightly in agitation. Vess: "Absolutely. It'll be more fun this way, don't you think?"

Vess: "Besides, he's already hard just from being around us, right?"

Vess' eyes widen with surprise before she quickly regains her composure, grinning cheekily at you. "Ohhhh," she says knowingly. "Well, if it's any advice I can give you, just be yourself." She pauses for a moment, considering your unique situation. "And maybe do something special, like plan a date or cook her favorite meal... you know, just make sure it's really romantic and thoughtful." Her eyes sparkle with mischief as she adds with a wink, "

Vess shrugs playfully. "That's up to you. You could tell her now, or wait for the right moment... like when we're all hanging out again." She grins mischievously. "But either way, just make sure your intentions are clear and that she knows how much you care about her!"

Mel blushes deeply at Vess' words, looking down at her hands in her lap as she tries to process the information. "Thanks, Vess," she murmurs, clearly moved by your advice.