She's SO FUN! And earnest! And full of feelings about beautiful ladies! (I agree with you about the chips joke, though I like that she says that if she has to choose between beauty and chips she'll go for chips, and doesn't seem to have been put off the cute girl for it, but the rest of that was a bit...ugh.)

I loved that she didn't let go until she'd said a proper goodbye. And then you get that one line from Heather that lets you know she's not just mimicking, but still has enough of herself left to say goodbye. Feeeeelings.

eta: I also liked the recognition that not everyone at university is a student, and since the last black companion was a doctor, having her be in the service sector (like Rose!) but generally clever and inquisitive (companion qualities obvs) made it feel more like, you don't have to be super exceptional and brilliant to be both a woman of colour AND on the TARDIS. Or at least that's my take; I'm a white Canadian.

Also A+ to claiming your own memories and shaming Twelve out of mindwipes--I was like "This feels like a retread, didn't Clara get a lovely rant on the subject already last year? Not that I'll ever mind a good fuck you to Ten about Donna," but then I realized that he probably doesn't remember that because of losing his memories of Clara! So, nice continuity there. And damn refreshing to have zero ~mystery~ about Bill. She's just a breath of fresh air and I adore her already.

("Friends only," omg!)

EMOJI ROBOTS, ALSO

I love your Bill icon and must get one immediately.