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[indent][indent][indent][color=gray][sub][right][color=92278f][b]Location:[/b][/color]The City of Thorinn, Aetheria[/right][/sub][/color]
[hr]In combat Alja might have been a master of frigidity, but now at least she was much less like a glacier and more like the cozy warmth of a fire. It had been a long time since Seele had hugged someone, or been hugged in kind, but the feeling of protectiveness was quite familiar, if amplified. Given the circumstances, of course, that made perfect sense. Deep down she felt herself hoping that the others were feeling it too, just a little, just enough to keep them together; deeper still, she tried to ignore how selfish that was. 

Rael snuck up on them—she could be quiet, for a tank—and Seele got her answer. So it [i]was[/i] a dungeon then, that did no favors for her nerves. All that word meant to her now was danger, and death, but that was likely the case for many people. Alja, Rael and Graves were strong though, they’d made it back for a reason. So, suppressing the urge to burst into worry, Seele listened instead. 

[color=92278f]“I might have met them, yes,”[/color] Seele said, trying to mull the names over in her head. She’d met and played with so many people during her time in Pariah it was impossible to remember them all, but there were flickers of recognition in the names Alja gave, especially the last one, Artemis. Whether or not they’d grouped together, she couldn’t recall, but the name carried a bit of weight to it, certainly. 

Alja hugged her a bit tighter and gave up an apology, but before she could rebuff it, Graves joined them. Another wave of relief hit her—that was the sewer crew safe. Seele wanted to chide him for the crass language, but stopped short when she caught the look he gave her. 
[center][color=#2E2C2C][i]You sleep too much...[/i][/color][/center]She smiled at him instead. Oh well, he’d been through the ringer again after all, so maybe a few curse words weren’t the worst thing in the world. Besides, she was drawn in again when Alja whispered to her. Seele’s brow shot up, and she nodded immediately. 

[color=92278f]“Of course sweetheart,”[/color] she answered as quietly. [color=92278f]“You come and get me whenever you’re ready, I’ll be available.”[/color]

With that, everything began to meld back to relative normality. High, or at least energetic spirits from most everyone, save for Rael, who was still doing her best in her own way. Benkei was there too, and he’d been roped into things at the tavern last night as well. Kazuki hadn’t arrived yet, and neither had Alex. Their new friend was allegedly inbound, which was exciting. Today, she hoped, would be a good day not just for them, but for Thorinn. The challenges ahead were complex and mighty, but they had good heads on their shoulders, and solid plans in their back pockets. 
[right][color=#2E2C2C][i]Did you dream about me?[/i][/color][/right]What could go wrong?[/indent][/indent][/indent]