Rita had a fairly productive day at the observatory. She not only completed the challenge required for the Island Trial, but she also had the opportunity to examine some of the equipment and information there. Unsurprisingly, the stars and systems recorded didn't seem to match up with anything known to her, but it was interesting to see how powerful their telescopes were, and what sorts of images they were able to record.

By the time she leaves, it's already past sundown. She's in the process of figuring out how to get back down the mountain when she notices something (someone?) sitting on the ground. It's only when she hears Peridot speak that she fully realizes she's looking at a fellow carnival worker; one of the less human-looking ones. Rita might not stand out much with her human appearance and Alolan clothes, but those requiring glamours certainly look conspicuous to her. Especially since she's not exactly used to being around aliens yet...

Standing nearby with her arms crossed, Rita bluntly asks, "What? You getting homesick?"