Kara returned to school the next day, and Dolly and Erica were excited to see her, which pleased her greatly.
However, Rox had been avoiding her like the plague for almost a month. Despite living in the same house, she barely saw him. It felt as though he was deliberately staying away from her, and while it hurt a little, she shook it off and spent more time with Dolly and Erica.
She noticed that the two didn't get along but didn't outright fight either. They were more like oil and water—Dolly was always scared and on guard, while Erica was fearless, relaxed, and enjoyed the thrill of terror. Kara seemed to be the balance in their relationship.
"That's what makes us the Powerpuff Girls!" Dolly exclaimed as they lay on the soft carpet in her room.
Erica looked around, grimacing. "Christ, your room looks like a deranged version of Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse. So much pink it's blinding," she groaned, making Kara chuckle.
