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Had there been a window in the room, MacKensie might've stayed put a while longer, but there was only so long she could sit and stare at herself in the mirror.  The problems and obstacles in her mind could not be willed away, but she would not be defeated by them.  The only path was forward, and right now; that forward path involved going downstairs and sitting with her friends ere the four walls of her room started shrinking to form a prison.

Taking a deep breath, she stood up and left.

She'd been a while upstairs, but had come down just in time to see James take his leave.  [Colour=Pink]"Leaving so soon James? My, you have been busy today."[/colour]  When she learned that he was setting off to buy some things for the misson, she chuckled.  [Colour=Pink]"I should have probably been doing the same, today, instead of purchasing outfits."[/colour]  She took some money from her purse and handed it to the Cleric.  [Colour=Pink]"If you see any special kinds of crossbow bolts on your route, perhaps you could get them for me?  Just anything that might be more effective than ordinary ammunition.  I trust your judgement.  Thank you, James."[/colour]

When he left, she said goodbye and sat down at the table with Adam.

[Colour=Pink]"How was your day, Adam?  Did you do anything interesting?"[/colour]  She was honestly just hoping to hear that he hadn't been in his room all day, but judging by the book he was reading, he'd likely been somewhere to acquire it.  His mood appeared to be much improved also, which was good to see.  She didn't want to reopen any wounds as much as she wanted to ask about how he was feeling in regards to his words after the battle in the Mazy Hillocks - perhaps there would be a more suitable time for such a conversation - but she had to say something.

[Colour=Pink]"I am grateful you are still with us, Adam,"[/colour] she suddenly said, after listening to him talk about his day. [Colour=Pink]"I am honestly not sure what I would do without you all."[/colour]