Dragoncrest Cliffs there's a fine line between weird and beautiful and that line is covered in jellyfish

Artaax nodded silently as she responded to his questions. He found himself pleased with her that she didn't consider herself to be in need of the medic's services. He probably would have judged her if she'd decided that she did want to take up Portia's precious time with something that seemed pretty minor to him.

He stood quietly for a few moments, staring thoughtfully at her oozing wound, though he wasn't actually seeing it. Eventually, his eyes shifted back to her face and he asked in a seemingly random manner, "Why were you outside the borders?" There was only curiosity in his tone - not accusation or judgment. He personally no longer saw any draw to the outside world after his journey to the Caldera. He had appreciated the experience, but was content not to have any others. He knew that this was not so for his mother, nor was it for the sibling following in her path (idk remember which one), and so he was curious... why?