( He's been sitting solemnly by the fire at the community hall, soaking in the warmth and staring absently into the flames. His face has been wiped clean, but his clothes are bloodied and dirty, and he hasn't yet found the motivation to accept the offer of cleaner clothes.
It's when he gets up to get a cup of tea that he sees a glimpse of red hair in the corner of his eye. His heart skips a beat. It seems too good to be true, but he turns and he sees her, and it's like a weight has been lifted from his shoulders. Suddenly, his situation doesn't seem so bad. )
Maelle!
( His excitement slows as he gets close to her, expression turning to concern as he gets a better look at her. )
arrival; (game spoilers for anyone reading)
It's when he gets up to get a cup of tea that he sees a glimpse of red hair in the corner of his eye. His heart skips a beat. It seems too good to be true, but he turns and he sees her, and it's like a weight has been lifted from his shoulders. Suddenly, his situation doesn't seem so bad. )
Maelle!
( His excitement slows as he gets close to her, expression turning to concern as he gets a better look at her. )