"You're a very artistic creation," said Ehri.  "Strong, but you pass for a beautiful girl instead of a death machine."

"I am still processing that," Umuru said. "I am a demon,"

"A very pretty one," said Ehri.  "Just the truth, there."

"I suppose I will have to take your word on it," Umuru said.

"People have been checking you out," Ehri pointed out.  "Also, you have a boyfriend and a girlfriend."

"I didn't realize appearance factored into that so much," Umuru said.

"It's not the only factor," said Ehri.  "Well, except for getting checked out.  That's basically all appearance."

"Ah, I did not notice that happening," Umuru said.

"Oh, yes," said Ehri.  "It's happening right now, in fact."

Umuru looked around.

Indeed, there were clear signs that no small number of (especially) boys had been looking in her direction.  They looked away quickly, though.

"It seems you are correct," Umuru said. "I am surprised my obvious mechanical parts don't out them off."

"They look like fashion accessories," Ehri pointed out.  "It's not like you're covered in spikes and obvious guns."

"Humans are odd," Umuru said.

Ehri shrugged.

"That's certainly true," she said.  "But there are a lot of them all around us."

"That is true, but I am used to people fleeing in fear at the sight of me," Umuru said.

"Sure, but humans don't know what you are," said Ehri.  "That matters."

"True, but I don't want to date them," Umuru said. "Besides the one I already am."

"Which won't stop them from looking," Ehri pointed out.  "They always do."

"Is there some way to signal my disinterest?" Umuru asked.

"Coldly ignore them," said Ehri.  "And perhaps show more affection to the one that you want to be with."

Umuru slid closer in to Ehri and put and arm around her.

Ehri pulled Umu in.  She might as well enjoy this...

"Well," she said.  "Should we get back and alter your clothes?"

"Yes, but I wish to walk closely with you," Umuru said.

"Of course," said Ehri.  "I'd like that."

She put her arm around Umuru's waist as they went.