[@Mangrale]

*James would hear her out, not blaming her for not knowing about what happened. Him rubbing his right arm and wrist a bit as he looks at her. Nodding after as he sighs, thinking as he speaks* [color=yellow]"You're right, I should give them a chance... what others have done shouldn't define who they are."[/color] *James nods as he looks at the ground, but then back at Cecilia. Smiling softly* [color=yellow]"I'll have to convince Neric about this, but in the meantime... wanna be partners on the hike if that's a thing here?"[/color] *James would keep smiling, Cecilia not only was not stunned and scared of him because of Neric. But here she is trying to help him open up to everyone*