Duck Lake and every day i'd save a quarter of my pay

Rue simply nodded her thanks, too distracted by her already-whirring thoughts to compose any words. She met Thorn's serpantine gaze with the smallest of smiles, hoping to impart her gratitude for his offer. As quickly as the smile came, it vanished. Her goodbyes would certainly not be quick and painless, and her distress with the task before her was already pulling at the corners of her expression. Rue gathered herself together and made her exit with a final, parting nod to Thorn. She would be back in the morning. Come hell or high water, she would be here. 

Aaand that's a wrap. <3