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She withdrew from him and shook her head, choosing to non-verbally disagree with Stark's sentiments about leaving her behind.  It wasn't like Banner had been alone and abandoned - she'd just stayed at home with Captain.  The taller male specifically set out on his own and she wouldn't have wanted to hinder his personal growth.  Without their separation he may not have made it here and found Marauder's Keep.  It was an achingly painful separation for her, but not permanent.

When he expressed that he'd be taking off for a bit to find Octavia, Banner nodded.  Relaxing was definitely not on her adgenda, but she'd take a few moments alone to collect her thoughts.  "Right," she replied in a louder, self-assure voice.  She faltered.  "Er.. travel safely?"  An awkward look passed across her face and the small dark brown female grimaced again.  The sentiment was genuine, but her delivery was.. not great.

"I'll just.. wait here.." she trailed off strangely, offering him one more grin before turning back toward the water's edge and lowering her neck to take a drink.