Cheryl enjoys that hug for a moment, then pulls back, smiling once more.

"Likewise, you're my alien planet best friend." Everyone needs one of those, including of the, 'Not from home' variety. Because Cheryl does have Jughead - and this planet can pull him from her cold, dead hands - but someone from outside of those memories is imperative.

"So far, it's a...break." Break is one word for it, at least. Maybe time apart from the expectations of home will do her some good, even if she, painfully, misses her girlfriend.