Artemis never heard Thomas approaching, nor the rest ofntheir group as her attentions were focused on the Ralts girl. The first she knew of his appearance was when his arms wrapped her into a tight embrace, a small squeak leaving her mouth until she realised who this was and her panic turned to relief.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Thomas...." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">she whispered, almost lovingly and only so he could hear as his arms tightened around her. She hadn't seen the young man since this morning and had been adament he wouldn't want to see her again. Afterall why would he? Kiara and Dendra were clearly superior to the aron girl in his mind, so Artemis thought.<br/>
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Artemis tried to discard the thought and buried into the young man's chest as he held her tighter still. Even when their embrace ended, she noted how he still kept hold of her hand, their fingers lacing gently which gave her confidence. It was only then Artemis reliased the two in question were stood not far behind as well as... another? A syleveon. Artemis's brow furrowed. Why was there someone else here - unless - Thomas had acquired another guardian. An audible sigh left Artemis' lips as she pulled her hand away from Thomas' and shuffled away slightly. <i>Another one so soon?! Maybe he really is trying to get rid of me...</i><br/>
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Artemis' thoughts were cut short as Hana began to spoke and the feeling of bashfulness returned, making her rub the back of her head. She stepped in before the trainer could say a word. </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"We can take you somewhere safe. Return you to family or friends who can look after you." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">She smiled at the girl, </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Until then, you can stay us, I'll protect you" </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(209, 213, 216)">The aron girl bowed her head to Hana and placed a fist on her chest. The rest of the group could think what they want. Yet it was their collective fault this ralts was injured and Artemis would do her best to right her wrong. Besides if Thomas could bring any scoundrel, bandit or rag along into the group, why should she be stopped from helping out.</span>