Clearly she needs to mention it more frequently, then.

How short a memory does Ruby think she has?

She laughs.

But Ruby likes Ellie's expression when complimented. And if anyone ever gave Ruby a marshmallow test she'd probably preemptively fail it by stealing the marshmallow before test start.

Well, if it brings her joy. That's the important thing.

Quick kiss. "It does."

Mm.

"Best girlfriend."

Heeeeeeeeee.

She cuddles up to Ellie, nuzzling her a bit.

Hug. Pet pet.

Sleepy nuzzle and yawn.

"Time for bed?"

"I think so."

"-What day is it? I've lost track."

" - Pretty sure it's Saturday, sun's looking like it's setting... Scavenger hunt was on Friday, the museum was Saturday but the timezone distance meant the light was wonky..."

"Okay, good."

"So you have me to yourself for a whole other day."

"Sleepover?"

"Yeah!"

"Let me run to the dorm and get a change of clothes."

"Alright. I have some stored here still, so I'm good. Might shower real quick while you're gone - unless you'd rather join me?"

"...Maybe some other time."

"Alright." Nuzzle, and then she separates. "See you in a bit."

"Back in flash."

Ellie flies back to her dorm room, stopping for a brief shower and gathering up a small overnight bag.

Then she makes a small detour on the way back to Ruby's, to a pet store. There she purchases a cat collar, red, with a bell, and she stuffs it in the bottom of the bag. Needs some customization, but now she has it to work on it.

Back to Ruby's!

Ruby has showered and changed and apparently owns actual pajamas. They have little cartoon space ships and planets and stars, and are matched with black fuzzy slippers with glittery stars affixed.

"Hey there cutie," she says when Ellie returns.

"Hey there yourself. Nice slippers."

She laughs. "They're great, yeah."