[center][color=lightskyblue][h2]Rue[/h2][/color][/center]
[center][color=lightskyblue][b]Time:[/b][/color] [color=#CFD8DC] Morning
[color=lightskyblue][b]Location:[/b][/color] Ironhold Tavern 
[color=lightskyblue][b]Interaction:[/b][/color]  [@Helo] Bowyn & [@Omni5876] Arn 
[color=lightskyblue][b]Equipment:[/b][/color] Small backpack, two knives, rations, water flask, hygiene products
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[color=lightgray]Rue beamed in the dwarf’s direction as he greeted her. She could feel his shyness and reciprocated it by averting her gaze. When he offered her his chair, Rue hesitated and then took it. She hadn’t meant for him to move. Still she kept quiet. [color=lightskyblue]”Oh um, thank you! Yes, I do.”[/color] She paused and then listened as he continued speaking.  Her eyes widened when he mentioned being a medic. How awesome. Maybe it would come in handy later if he could be trusted. 

[color=lightskyblue]”It’s nice to meet you too. I'm Rue, a winter fairy. Also I’ve never met royalty before, wouldn’t it be exciting?”[/color] Her voice softened so only they could hear it. Her eyebrows raised in curiosity. How did Bowyn know the royalty or know how to meet them? Part of her felt gleeful to meet royalty, then it melted like snow in fire. She couldn’t help but feel a surge of what felt like... Envy? They had everything given to them by birth and never had fought for a scrap in their life. The other races had it much easier than they did, including those bubbly forest fae. She sighed and pushed it out of her mind. 

Then, Bowyn began to speak and she turned her attention to him. She analyzed his expression and watched his smile fade into terror. Oh no, was there something on her face? Was he upset she had found him? Would they stop being friends? Rue’s mind ran a mile a minute, but slowed down once he spoke. She glanced at his fingers drumming and bit her lip. His tone, his words, and actions were so unlike him. Her heart sank. Bowyn must have been suffering a great deal on his own. How he had come here she didn’t know. Now he wouldn't be alone anymore. This she would promise to him. 

Rue listened calmly as he spoke, and took her water and whatever food she’d been given. She quickly began to eat and listened intently. Then, realizing he may have been rough, his voice became softer and earnest. She smiled faintly and spoke as softly as he had. She could feel the awkwardness in the air and tried to hide it. She couldn’t imagine the pain all of these dwarves and Bowyn were feeling. What had happened to him? Now clearly wasn’t the time to ask so she put it in the back of her mind for later. 

[color=lightskyblue]”I’m doing okay.”[/color] Her voice trailed off meekly, then she managed a smile to continue. [color=lightskyblue]”I’m so glad to see you again, Bowyn. The village hasn’t been the same without you! Moony will be happy to see you too. He’s outside because you know, dwarves aren’t accustomed to wolves walking down the street.”[/color] Rue giggled at the memories and sipped her water.  [color=lightskyblue]"What is he talking about?"[/color] She glanced at him now with raised eyebrows and continued to eat quietly. Later, when they were alone, Rue would tell him about her adventure. However now wasn't the time, not in a tavern, especially with people she didn't know or trust. She glanced at Bowyn, then set amas down for her meal.[/color]