Oh damnit. She didn't think he'd take it like that.. she definitely didn't mean to upset him. And that kicked puppy look hurt in ways she didn't know she could hurt. "I.." She took a step forward, raising a hand, then pulled it away again. "..I didn't mean it like that...I'm sorry..."

"I don't... dislike it that much." This planet had so much greenery and beautiful landscapes it was breathtaking -- and then there was him. If not for the thorns and the Contest she would have loved to travel with him. "I just..meant that we..." She paused, "We wouldn't have any reason to continue working together once the Lords were defeated.. it's only natural we would go our separate ways. Right?"