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Due to his Lone Wolf nature, I'm sure Mark would be very happy to have a person he could (kinda) trust forging his future weapons, armor, and some other odds and ends. I believe it would take actually meeting due to Ann's fame or something of the like, as when going out alone- you gotta have the best you can buy.
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I do see Ann trying to help Mark not only because of his nature, but also cause of his personality. Maybe she would also offer to go out in a party with him to at least keep an eye on him, kinda like someone she'd like to protect, despite how he acts and yet, someone she keeps an eye on, just in case. :P