Adam gently kisses the top of her head. "We can figure all of that out when it comes. For now, I just want to stay here with you. After that, I want to finish the quest without losing anyone else."
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Max gasps a quick breath before they shadow-travel. As soon as they reappear, she keeps a hold of his arm. "Hey. You're not a bad dude, and I'm sure the others don't think you are. I know you probably hate me, and I can't really blame you, but if you wanna hang out with me while I work or whatever, I'd be okay with the company. You don't seem loud or pushy, and I can understand the whole hating-existing thing," she says with a sincerity that she had yet to show.