She smirked as Ajax boasted, allowing him through to help her. At least there was someone she could rely on. Someone who seemed to understand enough, who hasn't caused her grief or regret of her venture there, who wouldn't mindlessly pull a weapon on her, demanding answers.

[color=darkseagreen]"I wouldn't dare say such a thing, and anyone who does is a fool indeed."[/color] her smirk persisted as she crept into the space he had cleared for her, her hands fumbling through what was left of the wreckage.

She was too preoccupied with her search to notice the hin who had slipped into the rubble among them. Her curiosity for the amulet only fed her determination so much so, that she hadn't even realized how close Regina was getting. 

[color=darkseagreen]"Found it!"[/color] she proclaimed, loud and clear, oblivious to the presence of anyone but Ajax. It's magic had pulled her, it's light had brightened the way. She reached her fingers beyond the planks of wood that hung beyond the ruins cleared. It dangled just beyond her reach, like a carrot on a stick. She pressed through, inching forward, just enough. Her calloused hands bounced around the cord before finally grasping it, and suddenly, she froze. She hadn't held it before, and just being in its presence was enough to make her feel something. The thrill of it all captured her, and she waited another moment longer before she would even dare move. 

Movement of pebbles and debri echoed just behind her, finally stealing her attention away from her prize. Cautiously, she slowly planted a foot securely behind her, inching out of the tight space she had pressed herself into. With firm footing, she pivoted to see the new face that had joined them in the dank and murky ruin of what was once Genevieve's grand cottage.

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