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As Selena explained what she knew from Finn's father, Karya bit the inside of her lip. If even some of the most experienced adventurers had disappeared, who knew what was behind this? Calven replied right afterwards, letting on that he, too, was personally affected. That his father was struggling with the case at best, missing with the others at worst.

[color=76c429]"Yeesh, I hope your father's ok,"[/color] Karya said. [color=76c429]"I mean, he's gotta be a powerful mage, right? So hopefully he's just busy with the case, and helping solve it."[/color] She finished with an awkward smile. As reassuring as she tried to sound, her words probably weren't much comfort - Selena had made it clear that strength wasn't enough.

She sighed as Calven wondered aloud how far the cases extended across the land. [color=76c429]"Not gonna lie,"[/color] she replied. [color=76c429]"Pretty far. The rangers in the tribe I'm from were looking into some disappearances in the nearby towns, and..."[/color] She swallowed down a tight, painful lump in her throat. [color=76c429]"And one of them went missing herself."[/color] She didn't mention that said vanished ranger was her sister. It wouldn't be fair on the other students to burden them with her personal issues.

[color=76c429]"Ehh, I hope that wasn't too many questions."[/color] She gave the group an apologetic look. [color=76c429]"But you see, this is the very reason I'm here. To get strong enough to look into this, and any other cases. Especially involving missing people."[/color] She didn't blame Lorelei for her motivation - going by tales from the traders, a decent level of wealth was particularly important in urbanised areas. The main thing was how well they'd all work together, especially with the dangers ahead.

Her gaze fell to her plate. The food no longer looked appetising, but she'd have to eat if she was going to have the strength to train tomorrow. That and avoid making the once-cheerful atmosphere even more depressing. At least Selena had livened the mood a little, asking what Anise's horns were, and if she could touch them. A soft giggle escaped Karya's lips. Maybe, even after that conversation, Anise and Selena would start to feel comfortable here. 

She took a few bites of the corn, washing them down with a sip of wine, then a glug. Her sturdy constitution meant she didn't get drunk quickly, but she hoped that if she drank enough, it would block thoughts of worst case scenarios from her mind.

[color=76c429]"On that subject,"[/color] she addressed everyone, [color=76c429]"but on a more positive note, anyone else want to share why you picked the adventuring life?"[/color]