As he absently scratched at an itch on his forehead with one of his thumbs, William couldn’t help but frown slightly at the message he had gotten back. Sure, he and Scarlet had touched lightly on some of those bad days in the past, but he had never really felt comfortable delving too deeply. Some part of him was worried that it would scare her away. After a brief hesitation in which he chewed on his lower lip, he finally typed out a reply.

*Sure. I am setting it up now. And I am sorry that you had a bad day. Need me to beat anyone up? I am pretty proficient with a broad sword.*

There. Enough concern that she could offer more information should she wish, but overlaid with a light joke just in case she wanted to brush it off as nothing serious. He sent the message and then got to work on setting up the chat, directing his character towards the capital city as well. As he waited, he sorted through his inventory, moving around items into what he wanted to keep and what he could simply sell, All the while keeping an eye out for any further messages.

* it’s ready!* He quickly sent as he finished setting up the chat, sending her in invitation to form a party.