[center][color=lightskyblue][h2]Rue[/h2][/color][img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/466021461174386714/881581359594881024/rrrr.png[/img][/center]
[center][color=lightskyblue][b]Time:[/b][/color] [color=#CFD8DC] Morning
[color=lightskyblue][b]Location:[/b][/color] Helius above Ironhold 
[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=#E8EAF6]While Arn was being bashful, Rue was preoccupied with petting Moony to distract herself from the tension. She hadn’t noticed it yet and was trying to remain calm. Her adventure was taking an important turn and she didn’t know how to feel. Could she trust Arn with her knowledge? She already trusted and believed in Bowyn. Her mother had warned her to wary of strangers and not to do anything stupid. Her father had advised her to only speak when unnecessary. She sighed and looked up in time to see the bashfulness in Arn and went red in her cheeks. Was there food on her face? She hoped not. Nobody had said anything, but she wiped her face off with her sleeve in case. 

So far, her impression of Arn was neutral. He had been kind thus far, but secretive and mysterious, and Rue wasn’t sure if she liked that. To be fair, though, so was she. Rue looked down, not catching the rest of the interaction while she was lost in thought. How would Bowyn react to finding out her job? She had a feeling he’d react negatively. Being a healer for the war meant she’d be in the midst of the action. She wasn’t even sure if she liked her job. It wasn't as if she was the best at fighting; healing and zoolinguilism were her strong suit. Her offense was lacking. Rue honestly didn’t know if she’d survive. The idea though, of her village being attacked by the dark elves and her home burned to the ground was enough to spring her into action. Losing her parents, after losing everyone else, paralyzed her with fear and grief. 

Arn and Bowyn’s voices interrupted her reverie. She looked up to hear the end of Arn’s sentence, which had been directed at them both: what was their village like? Before she could answer, Bowyn did, so Rue listened quietly and nodded in agreement. As he spoke, Rue envisioned the cold winter settlements and sniffled. Her eyebrows rose curiously when Bowyn spoke of not risking his neck for Arn, which made Rue wonder if she would have to as well. Rue knew she’d do everything possible to save someone, but she had a job, and the Resistance group was counting on her to help heal and keep the humans safe. How could she tell Arn that? What would happen if she did? Would Arn leave them both and leave them on their own. Would Bowyn leave her too? That thought scared her; of being alone again and not knowing what to do. She wanted to return home with enough money and supplies for their village to thrive in. Though he spoke of not wanting to make new friends, did that mean they wouldn’t be either? She analyzed his response. He mentioned his plans now, to find a place where he could fight and take out as many enemies as possible and if Arn couldn’t help him, he’d search on his own. Bowyn didn’t relay his plans for after the war, which made Rue wonder if he thought he wouldn’t survive either. What a pair they were. She decided to ask him about it later.

Rue wanted to comment on the life saving, though she wasn't sure if she could stick to her word. Would she save him if she had too, or would she run? Time would only tell. Dying wasn't on her agenda and she wasn’t interested in being a captive of the dark elves either. She sighed and commented quietly while glancing pointedly outside to distract herself from her shyness. [color=lightskyblue]”You are a good dwarf Arn; I sure hope the others have your kindness and selflessness. The world could use more of it than the cruelty we saw yesterday.”[/color] 

She then contemplated Bowyn’s last question and nodded in agreement. [color=lightskyblue]”Bowyn’s right. Why are you trying to hide so much?”[/color] The royals and the light elf general having their necks slit was a foreboding message. Only those related to the monarchy or higher ups would be in danger more than the rest of the citizens. With a sigh, she glanced outside quickly to see if they were approaching Riverport and couldn’t help but wait to get off the Helius now too. When she didn’t see anything resembling a port, she turned back to her companions and sighed. Being cramped on this Helius together and having the conversation they were, didn’t make for a relaxing trip, and she wondered if they would be likely to part ways. Rue started to fidget in her seat and glanced at Bowyn with nervousness.[/color]