Max hears Arthur approach and walks more quickly, teeth grinding and hands clenched.
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A tearing sound interrupts the silence of the room where Devon sits with Artimes. Adam steps through a portal of swirling sand, and immediately notices Artimes' state. He rushes over quietly and bends to hover over her. "[color=ffe34c]What- What happened?[/color]" he asks Devon, looking distraught. "[color=ffe34c]Why was she crying?[/color]"