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Asterr's news - or lack thereof - wasn't a complete surprise to her.  Banner gave the other female a solemn nod.  I figured as much, she admitted quietly.  Had the chocolate lady fought with Menta before she disappeared then she'd understand not having heard from her before she set off on some grand adventure.  But that wasn't the case.  And she certainly hadn't expressed displeasure with Ryujin the last time they'd socialized.  A small smile cleared the grave look from her face.  Well, she knows where we are should she ever wish to return, she added with a dash of optimism.  That wasn't usually her strongest suit, but she didn't have anything to lose, did she?

Clearing her throat, Banner cast a look back in the direction of Marauder's Keep.  I think I'll head back up south, if you don't mind, she said, before looking back to the darker female.  She didn't want to be rude, but now that she'd heard about Menta's disappearance straight from her Alpha, she felt rather deflated.  As an asipiring Ambassador the Beta knew this had been an excellent opportunity to kindle a relationship between her back and Ryujin and she didn't want to ruin what had been a pleasant (if brief) conversation with any moodiness to come.  It's been good to meet you, Asterr, she declared sincerely.  Banner didn't want to assume that her company was done here, so she didn't offer a farewell just yet.