[center][h3][b][color=00C5CD]E[/color][color=00898F]lise[/color] [color=00C5CD]H[/color][color=00898F]artell[/color] & [color=ff6699]S[/color][color=FFA3C1]carlett[/color][/b][/h3]
[sub][@CoyoteLovely][@Silvan Haven][@LPRKN][/sub][/center]
[b][color=ff6699]"L-Little one?"[/color][/b] she repeated softly, looking at Nak with some measure of surprise, though it didn't seem to be a negative one, her cheeks even flushing slightly. Instead she just piped down for a moment and looked very thoughtful. Her demeanor slowly changed from this happy, cheerful girl to a more seriously thoughtful one the more Nak spoke. Her eyes flickered to the hobbit as he spoke as well, staring at him intensely before he continued on about offering his services. Elise pursed her lips as she watched her reactions changed, though her attention was torn as she heard the emotion in the elf's voice, offering an understanding look.

The conversation took a turn though as TC asked for a few gold pieces, making Elise raise her eyebrow at the small man. He was overpricing by quite a bit, though she wasn't all that surprised when Fionn accepted the deal. She took in a small breath and stood up, going to the river to wash her plate.

At the fire however, Scarlett just stared at her plate for a few more moments, the piece of meat only partially eaten. Silently, she pushed the plate aside, glancing to Nak with this.. determination in her eyes, a fire of sorts before nodding just once. [b][color=ff6699]"Fair enough,"[/color][/b] she admitted, though directed this more to the elf than the halfling. She turned to look over to Elise. [b][color=ff6699]"Please, the first chance you have, teach me how to use a blade."[/color][/b]

Elise paused, looking back and blinking. [b][color=00C5CD]"... you're serious?"[/color][/b] To which Scarlett just nodded once. [b][color=00C5CD]"I.. didn't think you wanted to learn.. huh.."[/color][/b] She seemed to ponder for a moment. [b][color=00C5CD]"Okay, let's clean up and then we can find a spot in the nearby woods."[/color][/b] Scarlett seemed satisfied with this answer, giving the rest of the meat to the horse and following after Elise to clean her plate as well. As they both rinsed their plate, Elise looked over curiously to her companion. [i][color=00C5CD]'What's got her so serious, all of a sudden?...'[/color][/i]

Before long, the two were coming back, to which the warrior motioned the redhead to pause for a moment. [b][color=00C5CD]"Hey boss,"[/color][/b] she meant to get Fionn's attention. [b][color=00C5CD]"I think she's quite serious about learning to defend herself - I think it's a great idea, so is there anything you need from us before we squeeze in some time?"[/color][/b] She didn't mean to interrupt the flow of conversation, but needed to check in on the off chance Fionn had other ideas. Meanwhile, Scarlett stood silently, seemingly lost in thought but still aware.