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[indent][indent][indent][color=gray][sub][right][color=#1aa3ff][b]Location:[/b][/color] The Laughing Worg Tavern -- The City of Thorinn, Aetheria[/right][/sub][/color]

The sound of somebody standing drew Artemis' attention, shaking her from the internal monologue of self-pity and doubt. Quickly she turned her attention on the figure standing and making his way towards her, drink in hand. His large build and the fact he so openly approached her told Artemis that he had recognized her, so she had to assume he was in the dungeon as well. There had been a man around his size in those tunnels, so she figured that this might be him. Though she couldn't really recall a name to place with the face. She watched him approach in silence, the grip of her fears catching any hint of a comment in her throat as she tried to figure out how to respond once he had addressed her. After all, there was no denying that she was his destination. Thankfully, he decided to save her the potential awkwardness and spoke first, allowing Artemis an extra few, precious moments to collect herself. 

A small color grew to her cheeks, as the girl realized how dreadfully awkward she must've looked just standing there. It was embarrassing, really, and she was glad that Mr. Not-A-Teddy-Bear had decided to approach, saving her from further embarrassment. Artemis reached out to gently accept the tankard in silence, giving him a single nod and appreciative little smile as she took a long drink from the mug. [color=#1aa3ff]"Thank you."[/color] She began, a small tone being all that she felt confident enough to muster at the moment. [color=#1aa3ff]"I doubt I'll be here long, I don't intend to overstay a welcome but... I needed to thank you all for what you did."[/color] She said, letting a small, sad smile appear on her lips for a few moments. [color=#1aa3ff]"The morning and night were shitty, but... it's not like I have time to sit around crying about it."[/color] Artemis added, trying to force a small laugh and catching herself as the laugh very quickly threatened to change to something else. A small tear glistened in the corner of her eye at the same moment, betraying her inner turmoil. 

Her head snapped once more in the direction of the group, watching as another from the dungeon... Alja? Slammed her chair to the floor and walked away in a small ruckus. [color=#1aa3ff]"A-ah. The boys fight like that sometime-..."[/color] She commented, cutting herself off as she realized what she said. A shakier, uneven voice heralded her correction. [color=#1aa3ff]"f-fought..."[/color] She muttered, shaking her head once more as she tried to regain what little composure she had walked into this place with. [color=#1aa3ff][i]Damnit! Hold your shit together! We're here to thank them, not earn pity!"[/i][/color] Artemis chided herself mentally, annoyed by her complete lack of holding her internal pain where it should be, inside. With that small hint of irritation, Artemis focused even harder on reigning herself in, taking the moment to take another long pull of her drink and nearly finished it on her second go, which... she'd probably be regretting soon. 

[color=#1aa3ff]"Still, it seems your group is in the middle of something... I'd had to be a burden on that discussion so..."[/color] She said, making to excuse herself from the situation. As she went to set down the tankard and leave, thinking that perhaps coming here might've been better at a later time, Artemis suddenly froze once more. Turning her attention back on Graves, she quickly spoke up once more. [color=#1aa3ff]"Well, unless I can help with whatever's happening? A-as a way to thank you all for saving me."[/color] She asked, eyebrow-raising as she waited to hear his response. 

[color=#1aa3ff][i]Wait, that's not your business? Why are you butting in?[/i][/color] The girl asked herself, having thought for not even a second before stumbling across her answer. She didn't want to leave, not yet. 

Leaving meant she'd be alone...

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