[Color=cyan][b]"You were?"[/b] That was sort of comforting to hear. She was glad to not be the only one unsure. Ari was a bit surprised at how downtrodden the girl appeared, and her heart sank. [i]I made her sad! I shouldn't have asked her so suddenly![/i] [b]"Y-Yes... You are a very kind person. B-But you don't have to decide right now! We did just meet, So you don't know me that well..."[/b] She didn't realize as she spoke that her shawl had dropped down just enough to reveal part of her gills on her neck. [b]"How about food? Are you hungry? I'll go get us something! Be right back!"[/b] She sauntered off before Elizabeth could respond, wanting to give the girl some space. [i]Idiot...![/i][/color]