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Maia turned around slowly, the face opposite her wasnât a familiar one and her hackles were immediately raised. She was too on edge after everything that had happened and it made her wonder if she would trust anyone outside of their little group again.Â
âDo I look alright?â Maia asked, sharply. Stepping forward, a branch snapping underneath her feet. It had been a sudden and almost violent burst of temper, all she could see was Asteriaâs body lying small and cold on the floor. She hadnât felt like this inâŚwell ever she supposed, it felt as though something soft in her had started rotting.
âNo, really, tell me - do I look alright?â
he knows it wasnât the best opening, but the sheer hostility rolling over the girl before him sends a shock of hurt through his chest. roman turns away a little, if only to hide the expression of a kicked puppy from her. ân-not really, if iâm being honest.â his eyes are still kept on the ground, explicitly avoiding her even as his ears prick up at the crunching twigs under her feet. âsorry. i didnât mean to bother, i just.. wanted to make sure you were safe.â he looks up then, a look of quiet resignation on his face. he calculates his options ( and frankly, itâs not like she leaves him many ) and decides itâs probably easier to leave her to her own devices. no one can say he didnât try. âlook â i donât know what your deal is. i heard you, i got worried, so i came to check. clearly,â he waves at her with one hand before continuing, âyouâd prefer to be alone. iâll be on my way.â











