[@Sarcelle Renard]

Octavia's smile did not faulter, as if she had expected Asher's cold tone. It was only after she too got to her feet, that it faded. For what felt like the longest time, she was silent and stared at Asher, her bright, blue eyes piercing his very being. However, her gaze did not hold any sense of cold or sharpness, rather it held gentleness, warmth, and a slight tinge of sadness. It had seemed that she was trying to find the right words to speak to him; in actuality, she was reading him just like the literature around them. [color=ed1c24]"Yes... You're right. But... That doesn't mean I don't want to be friends with you. Quite the contrary, actually. I really do want to be your friend. I know that you were the one who injured me and I was honestly scared that I might die... But you didn't kill me, so I know that you are a good person and I'm not afraid of you... Of course... I won't push my friendship upon you... That is your choice."[/color] She told Asher. She backed away a few steps and looked at the ground. 

[color=ed1c24]"You aren't as weak as you may think you are... You are strong and brave... and beautiful... You love your people dearly and you work hard to make them happy..."[/color] Her cheeks turned rosy for a moment then faded. She took another step back and looked back up at him, her warm and gentle smile returned. She then handed Asher the book she had bought earlier. [color=ed1c24]"Here. I don't know if you would be interested in this type of read; it's a bit of a forbidden romance but it's also filled with action and adventure, so you might be interested in it. You can borrow it and give it back when you are finished. That way we have a reason to meet again."[/color] Her smile turned to a slight laugh. She took a few more steps back and offered him one last warm and gentle smile [color=ed1c24]"I know I said it before but I really am happy that we got to meet again... I hope... I hope we can meet again soon."[/color] She took a few more steps back and pulled her hood over her face, then made for the exit with a quick pace.