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Marie was shocked for a minute and unsure how to anwser. It wasn't the first time someone had asked her that question. But she had never really told them the truth. She had always made up something on the spot that seemed believable so they would leave her alone. But she decided not to lie to Vaul, after all he had been honest with her so it was the least she could do. Besides, she felt like finally telling someone the truth.

"I never felt like I belonged, everyone had their life planned out. I didn't like the plans for my life. I wanted something different. And eventually I just got tired of pretending so I left. Been in the woods ever since.I can be myself there" She explained looking down at her hands a bit. They were rough to the touch from working with them, but she liked that about her hands. She thought of the village over. Her parents lived there, of course she hadn't gone there in a long time. And was hoping when her and Vaul continued their journey they could take the route that avoided her parents because she just wasn't sure she was ready for another arguement.

Marie looked up at him and let out a breath she hadn't been aware of holding. It was a nice feeling to know someone understood where you were coming from, and where you wanted to go.
"Yeah, my parents are in the next village over." She replied and then shook her head and stood up.
"How are you feeling by the way?" She asked turning around so she was facing him.
"I don't mean health wise, I mean about everything else. I forget sometimes that this is not your homeland and I just wanted to ask and see if you were okay?" She stumbled across the words half way because she wasn't sure how to say what she was trying to say. It wasn't the easiest asking someone if they were homesick.

Marie went over and sat down next to him like he motioned for, her shoulder brushed hers, but she was more focused on what he had said to really think about it.
She looked over at him her face scrunching up a bit like it usually did when she was thinking really hard.
"I don't know if this helps, but I'm here, and I'm going to stay with you until you find what you are looking for, I promise." She said reaching her hand over to place it atop his. She was hoping it comforted him a bit. Missing someone was painful, and she realized he must be scared as well, for himself and his people. She caught what he said next and turned her head to the side slightly like a bird might do.
"Scared to be honest about what?" She asked curious.

Marie felt sadness at what he said, it wasn't fair, he shouldn't have to go through all this. More then anything she wanted to help him.
She listened though as he continued.When he finished speaking she knew what she needed to do.
"I can get you to see the witches' council faster if we go to my parent's village. My mother used to be an apprentice for one of the witches and she can call in a favor and get you to see them right away. I'm going to make sure you surive, you and your people." The determination rang through her voice, she felt protective of him and at the same time, like he was helping her as well. Around him she could be herself, and didn't have to worry about being shunned for it.
"I might be able to help you with the tired part as well, I know a spell that gives energy, I've only done it once before but I could do it again if you would like." Marie had the strength that a lot of witches' didn't but most of the time she kept it locked away refusing to accept it as a part of her. But for the first time in years she was eager to let the magic out, if it would help him.

Marie wrapped her other arm around Vaul's waist and smiled grimly.
"The trouble with them is worth it if it means helping you. Your life is worth a lot more to me then some stupid fight with my parents."
"You're right, get some sleep. We'll try it when you wake up." She stood up gently so as not to cause him to fall from the sudden movement and kept one hand on him in case he did fall forward. Though she enjoyed just sitting and talking with him, she knew there would be more times to do that, and right now he really needed to rest.
She went back over to the window and stood looking out, thinking of other ways she could help him.

Marie opened her eyes and looked out the window. The sun was up, and shining right down on her face, which explains why she felt halfway blinded. She sat up groggily and looked around. It took her a moment to remember where she was but when she did she got up and trodded down the stairs to where she had smelled food.
She walked over to Adam and glanced at him, it was too early and she didn't feel much like talking so she simply thought what she wanted and grinned when he put it out for her.
She nodded and then went back upstairs setting it down near the bed. Then she walked over to Vaul.
She shook him lightly trying to wake him,
"Vaul, it's morning," She said in a voice loud enough to wake him,but not loud enough to startle him.
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Marie froze when his mask fell off, she hadn't meant for that to happen, and a gasp left her lips not because of how he looked but because she know understood just how severe his case of the black scawl was. Without meaning to she felt tears come to her eyes.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen." She said sitting down on the bed. She was trying to stop the tears before the fell over. She wondered now just how much time he had left before it took the rest of him, and she winced at the thought.
She hadn't cried in a very long time, not since before she moved away from her home but she felt like it now.
"Does it hurt?" She asked quietly, trying to keep her voice from catching.