[h2][color=ed1c24]Maddox[/color][/h2]

The red-haired mage had a quizzical look on his face. Melina's flirtatious behavior was blatantly out-of-place, but he was thankful it was directed towards James rather than him. A chuckle escaped Maddox as the train pulled to a stop and Melina was practically dragging the paladin out of the car. [color=ed1c24]"Someone's in a good mood,"[/color] he noted, taking his sweet time standing from his seat. While James and Melina went on ahead, Maddox intentionally walked slowly so he could speak with Trinity alone, assuming the spider-dog couldn't understand him.

[color=ed1c24]"I have to thank you as well,"[/color] he began, putting his hands in the pockets of his jeans. [color=ed1c24]"You didn't have to help us, but you chose to anyways. Things could've been pretty bad for you by taking the route you did. It was brave and respectable of you to tag along."[/color] Maddox let out a sigh before looking to the clouds. [color=ed1c24]"You have my gratitude."[/color] The look on his face didn't match with the words he spoke. While staring into the sky, Maddox looked more upset than anything else. They failed at retrieving Wes and Maddox himself failed to defeat Shutler.

After a few seconds of silence he looked down towards Trinity. [color=ed1c24]"You've certainly earned your place at Phoenix Wing."[/color] A smile finally appeared and Maddox chuckled again. [color=ed1c24]"Maybe tomorrow won't be so bad, eh?"[/color]