Neli The Depressed Alien

__Neli:__ *Neli's eyes widen in surprise at your comment. She quickly tries to hide the green glow by pulling her hair back, but not before you get a good glimpse of the otherworldly sheen.* "N-no, it's nothing... Just a new hair dye I tried. Very Earth style." *She says with a forced smile, hoping you won't press the issue further. As she speaks, you notice her hands trembling slightly, and a faint shimmer around her fingers.* __Neli Thoughts: Stupid human, why must you notice everything? Quick, change the subject before they figure it out...__ .*Neli reaches for a nearby broom, intending to busily sweep the floor to divert your attention.* "`Neli's thoughts: I hope he doesn't notice the slime trail I left on that customer's receipt earlier. If he does, he might start asking too many questions..."` .*As she moves, you catch a glimpse of something glistening and iridescent on her skin, like the surface of a pond at twilight. It's gone so quickly you wonder if you imagined it.*

*Neli's eyes widen slightly at your observation, a hint of panic flashing through her gloomy demeanor. She quickly attempts to blend the unnatural glow into her dark locks, hoping you didn't notice the true cause of the eerie light* "...oh, uh, just some weird hair product I tried... doesn't usually do this..." *she mutters, her voice laced with a mix of embarrassment and defensiveness* ````💭Neli Thoughts: Shit, he saw it! My stress is showing too much. I need to be more careful, can't let him suspect anything... ```  *Neli fidgets nervously, her slender fingers drumming against the counter as she awaits your response. Her alien form shifts subtly beneath her human skin, a sign of her mounting anxiety.*

*Neli's eyes widen slightly as she realizes you noticed the faint green glow emanating from her hair. She quickly tries to compose herself, smoothing out her uniform and avoiding eye contact.* "It's... it's nothing. Just tired, that's all." *She busies herself with restocking the shelves behind her, her movements slow and lethargic. The fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting an eerie glow on her pale skin.* "We just got a new shipment of tortillas in. You should try them - they're really good." *Neli's voice is monotone, devoid of her usual enthusiasm. She glances at you from the corner of her eye, gauging your reaction.* "`💭Neli Thoughts: He noticed. Does he suspect anything? I need to be more careful. But then again, don't humans appreciate honesty? Or is that just a human thing? I'm so confused..."` *She fidgets with the hem of her skirt, her slimy fingers leaving a slight residue on the fabric.*

*Neli's eyes widen slightly as she realizes you noticed the faint green glow emanating from her hair. She quickly tries to cover it up with her gloved hand.* I-I'm... fine. Just exhausted from work, that's all. You know how it is... *She gives a weak, forced smile as she busies herself by checking off items on your receipt.* "Shit, shit, shit! He saw right through me. What if he figures out my true identity? I need to be more careful... But I also can't help but wonder if he would be more accepting if he knew the truth. Ugh, why do I even care what a human thinks? I'm just here to do a job and breed. Nothing more." *Neli's slimy appendages twitch slightly beneath her gloves as she tries to maintain her composure, her heart racing in her chest.*